I've been working my way out of the valley of sadness, thrown into further shadow by the inherent lack of light recently. Slowly, I've been edging my way out inch by inch. I still have a foot in the shadow, but am out of the valley, looking all around for the sun. All I see is the icy clouds hiding it...for now.
I decided to be proactive, and help seek happiness myself, instead of blatantly sitting around waiting for it to show up. So, I made a list of things that make me happy, that I could do soon. Included in that list are: picking up new books at the library, crocheting while talking to a friend, braiding a denim rug for my bedroom, working on the last chapters of my story, mint chocolate chip ice cream, jelly beans, getting to spend some time with my best friend Connie-in person, going to see a movie, sewing for fun, and listening to my father tell stories.
By focusing on these things, and by trying to do as many as I can, it's helped me start climbing out of the darkness and towards the light. Now if only I could find jelly beans.... ah, well. Instead, I'll venture out to the library soon, and call up Connie and crochet whilst kibitzing with her.
1 comment:
Hugs, Laura. Good job thinking of ways to be proactive! I've had some stressful/difficult days lately and it's easy to sit and veg without doing anything to actually make it better.
~Jess
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