One of the common experiences when working a night shift, is waking up all hours of the night when off duty...as a result, I have to embrace my "unusual" wake-sleep cycle and go with it. Since I do not live alone currently, I also have to consider not disturbing others...including my two year old grandson...but we do what we have to do in life; I am thankful to be able to offer a "home" to him and my daughter until they are in a position to find one...my home is their home for now! (smile).
I have never been particularly high stress, but I do get concerned about normal things in life...and there are happenings that bother me like anyone; so when these feelings start to overwhelm me at times, I have to take myself to a safe place within my soul and spirit, where I can process it all and cope with it. It has been my saving grace in order to maintain a calm and peaceful demeanor. I read once that "gratitude" is the one single practice that can help ease these tensions in everyday life. So I do try to be grateful for at least one or two little things on a regular basis, that way I am not consumed by all the negatives we face all the time.
I know evil exists, and I know there are situations where integrity and empathy are no where to be found; but I can handle it if I stay focused on myself and my response to these things. The disappointments and discouragements may slow me down, but they won't conquer or defeat me, as long as I keep my fortitude strong. Usually in the end, that persistence pays off, as it all comes full circle and my actions indirectly create change in a serendipity type manner.
I do try to keep my eye on my reactions rather than on what everyone else is doing...even though I, too, get frustrated at times; but I find if I spend too much time voicing my opinions about everyone and everything else, I tend to drift away from what I am trying to achieve within myself. It's negative energy spent, rather than positive energy earned.
I am constantly growing mentally and spiritually, I want my soul to be full of good things that help good things come into my life. I believe this to be true, if we nurture our positive energy and harbor thoughts of love, kindness and understanding...that it can only bring the same to us. I also read once that "you get back in life exactly what you give"...and I can't help but feel that it's real, even on the most basic levels.
We can't always prevent encounters with evil or negativity, but we can get ourselves to a point where it does not have power over us. Eventually it's hold on our lives will fade and finally diminish...at least until the next one comes along! But if we build on our strength and resilience daily, it softens the blow.
As long as we are alive and breathing, we will face one issue after the next...some more devastating than others...that's how evil and negative forces work...they constantly assault our being...but we can be victorious over them. Feelings and emotions are the very foundation of who we are as humans; often these are the preferred areas of attack. So we need to be prepared and know that it's exactly what they want...and do a reverse tactic on their mission! Surprise!
In the end...recharge, rebuild, rejuvenate yourselves...be ready for anything...good, bad and indifferent! Peace!
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