Let's Go Fishing! |
Posted: December 14, 2014 |
Let's Go Fishing Ready for a vacation? Even a "stay-ca" sounds good, yes? [actually, my preference, but I'm not a big traveller] Great. Let's go fishing! On this little fishing adventure, we're not after the fish. I want you to catch your THOUGHTS as they occur and IDENTIFY their purpose. Here's a sample-- See how it works? Brings the focus back to you, so you can see what's REALLY going on and take responsibility for the part you play. My holiday overwhelm was all about my thoughts, choices and actions...not the old man's. I remember the year my husband asked me what I was getting his brother's family for gifts and I said, "I'm shopping for my family; you shop for yours." I wasn't smug or smarty-pants... just matter of fact. Felt good to get that task off my list and the resentment that went with it. Then I stopped sending holiday cards- a huge relief cuz I used to create my own every year. [seriously.] Did people stop sending me cards after that? You bet. And know what? I managed to survive. Now I do what makes the holidays enjoyable and spiritual for me. Big difference. [And I'm a WHOLE lot nicer to be around...] This works in all areas of your life. Might want to get out the ol' pole and do a little fishing yourself...?
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