All of us are dealing with emotions that are connected to our experiences. Whether something happened 8 hours ago, 8 months ago, or 8 years ago, each of these experiences and the reactions we had from them carries with us throughout our lives. Really, we are all kind of just learning to deal with our…
One of my greatest struggles, especially amidst a time of anxiety, is trying to find meaning in a period of silence. Whether that is from someone not responding to a text, being alone and dealing with the lack of noise/interaction going on around you, or simply your mind trying to fill space with distractions, it…
When working to retrain your brain and being aware of the spaces you are placing your mind in, you begin to analyze the actions you are taking throughout your day. I was thinking about what I chose to do this morning that had made me a bit anxious. What I did this morning when I…
A challenge I am facing is trying to shift my expectations. This goes for myself, for other people, for my relationships, for my job, for really everything. I have a constant yearning for improvement of self, for deep conversations and connection with other people, for every relationship to be rock solid and vulnerable, for my…
I spent some time in reflection, reading, and writing last night. However, this blog page remained blank, the cursor blinking, waiting for words to type. I couldn't really find any. That felt very fitting for the topic of this post and the space of this learning I am in. Something I have struggled with my…
"Thought it'd be over by nowThought you would leaveThought I would come to my sensesWish I was stronger somehowWish it was easySomewhere, I lost all my sensesI wish I knew what the end is." - Older // Lizzy McAlpine There is nothing brighter than the light at the end of the tunnel. Throughout times of…
As we strive to learn and grow within ourselves and amidst all facets of our lives, it starts with creating awareness of what it is you are looking to learn from, grow in, etc. Usually, those pieces are something that you view that you are currently deficient in, something that needs to be improved upon…
There is a battle of emotions that we feel when we discover something in our time of reflection. The positive emotions: Joy: We are uplifted by the fact that we became aware of or found something within ourselves. Comfort: We can sit with our feelings now, knowing something about them (where they came from, what…
I have always been a slow, internal processor. It takes me a while to grasp concepts, thoughts, and feelings. I am always looking deeply into each item as it enters my mind, looking beyond the surface at what might be involved with the situation. It is funny how often we draw from the lessons we…
For us to make changes in our lives, we must first become aware of the problem/piece that we want to change. We must then investigate this issue: Why do we want to change? What about it needs to be adjusted? Where did this issue come from? What is the source? Does this source need to…
Nelson Searcy's Thought Sharing 