Life is so fascinating
This is what I have been trying to say to myself for the past 5 years.
death, conflict, aging parents, growing children, divorce I guess I am talking about LIFE.
The longer you live it, Life will take you to deep corners of places you may have never been.
Sadness heartbreak disappointment elation glory adversity joy regret depression excitement relief surprise marvel fascination self loathing pity disillusionment trust excitement denial defensiveness recklessness hedonism hatred love indifference confusion freedom confinement responsibility
I have been trying to say ‘life is so fascinating’ when something hard happens, when something feels sad or catastrophic or impossible. If matter and experience have no meaning without the label we place on them, then maybe renaming things will change the way we look at things.
If you can see all of life as rich and fascinating, you feel you have it by the balls rather than the other way around.
Try it and let me know how you do. It is not easy.
I think a storyboard or ‘dreamboard” is such a great idea. Given this is the 3rd time that I have heard or read about it in the past couple of days I am going to assume that the universe is trying to tell me something and I am going to take the time to make one myself! Life is definately fascinating.. although I could use a few other descriptive words at times!
the trick is to put it somewhere you look often and preferably at a minimum at the beginning and the end of the day. Have fun doing it!
Today I told my husband it was over. We’ve been separated for 15 months, and although we’v been in counselling for at least a year, I came to the realisation that I just can’t keep pouring myself out like this. I can identify with nearly all the adjectives you used…..
Janet- I am so sorry although I imagine today you feel relief in a way. “I just can’t keep pouring myself out like this” is a beautiful way to put the exhaustion of trying with everything you have. Good luck on your journey.