Frustrations
I have been dealing with frustration for some time now, trying to figure out how to manage it, control it, make it go away. I have not been successful so far. I belong to a great Substak group Tell Me Three Good Things which is all about training our brains to look for the good, not to ignore the other things going on but to recognize that there is still good in the world. Also, since what we focus on is what tends to grow it’s much better to have the good things grow and not the frustrations. This has been a huge help but, all it takes is the morning scroll through my Inbox and reading what is going on in the world and I am once again trying to avoid the rabbit hole of the world is in chaos and I don’t know if I can hang in there until it’s better.
I remember the 60’s and 70’s when I had similar feelings and it was devastating, it is devastating to be back in a situation that is similar but worse. It’s hard to believe that is possible.
I meditate at least once every day and most days more than once. I get out in nature when I can, I live near a bay that is fed by two creeks and a river, all of which combine to flow into the ocean. It’s a magical place and the energy is so strong plus the whole area is surrounded by evergreen and other trees. It feeds my soul. But I can’t stay there all day. I still have to live in the world.
I do what I can to improve things. I have lost track of how many petitions I have signed. I have changed where I shop based on which businesses are supporting the divide and which business are contributing to the world. I have done and continue to do personal growth work. And yet, I am still frustrated! I cannot seem to get to acceptance. I do believe that ultimately this will be for the good but in the meantime there is so much suffering and pain and chaos, and disorder. I have always been hard wired to fix things and I can’t fix this. Only we the people can fix this by continuing to stand together for what we believe in and to believe we can create in this world.
If any of you reading this have ideas, suggestions, ways forward I would love to hear from you. One thing I am sure of is that connection is vital for humans, especially in times like these.
I think a lot of people are feeling what you so beautifully put into words. I know that I am. It does help to know that we are not alone in this and others are feeling it too. As you said, connection is so important as is stepping away from all of it for a bit and doing things that we love.
The difference now from 60’s and 70’s is I don’t trust the leadership.
As far as social media, I can spiral quickly by reading too much.
I find music helps. Creating art is a diversion. I’m trying to improve myself so attending exercises and chair yoga.
The nice thing is you make new friends and we must hang together.
See you on TellMe3GoodThings!