Indeed, Marianne often says it's not surprising that so many are depressed with the multitude of social concerns gone astray. However, she also stresses the importance of thought.
One trick I use to try to pull myself out of the sadness-depression rut is to quitely sit down and sincerely ask my higher self or heart: Do you really have problems in this moment? Usually, the answer is NO! And we then realize we generate our own unhappiness or self-pity or whatever by our thoughts. When we choose to flip those bad thoughts to ones of love--then, we realign our Spirit and can actually find sweet joy on any given day. It works!
Staying in the now takes practice but it's better than living with a lot of delusion. So that's my take on sadness. I hope folks find my approach helpful--give it a try! You'll be positively surprised how its application can change how you feel about life--including your awareness of having the miracle of having the 'breath' that creates life! Best to all...
Thank you. This reminds me of “the little bit of willingness” The Course speaks of and that mirrors (or vice-versa) the 12-step programs that address the first criteria for healing is to admit you have a problem and ask your Higher Power for help—Establishing the desire to heal, which leads to “Ask and it is given.”—but you have to WANT God’s gifts and be open to receive.—and I do. I was typing this thinking of others I know who are depressed but I realize I have low-grade, suppressed depression and have need of this reminder for myself.
I surrender my sadness to God to heal...for above all, I do want Peace. ~Amen
When I am overcome by sadness, I just let it come, if I am in a position to do so. I suppress way too many of my emotions, so when they demand my attention, I try to release. I find myself crying over the state of the world, the loss of my parents and brother, the loss of my 'best dog' - of all my pets, hungry children, greed that makes them hungry, all of it -- all at once. The realization of all the things I feel sorrow over (I thought I was angry!) helps me begin to process, to pull the threads apart and understand. And lay these things to rest. Or maybe back in the cabinet, but nicely folded & smoothed, instead of jammed in haphazardly.
Indeed, Marianne often says it's not surprising that so many are depressed with the multitude of social concerns gone astray. However, she also stresses the importance of thought.
One trick I use to try to pull myself out of the sadness-depression rut is to quitely sit down and sincerely ask my higher self or heart: Do you really have problems in this moment? Usually, the answer is NO! And we then realize we generate our own unhappiness or self-pity or whatever by our thoughts. When we choose to flip those bad thoughts to ones of love--then, we realign our Spirit and can actually find sweet joy on any given day. It works!
Staying in the now takes practice but it's better than living with a lot of delusion. So that's my take on sadness. I hope folks find my approach helpful--give it a try! You'll be positively surprised how its application can change how you feel about life--including your awareness of having the miracle of having the 'breath' that creates life! Best to all...
I love every single one of your meditations! ... I just miss your warm voice ...
Thank you. This reminds me of “the little bit of willingness” The Course speaks of and that mirrors (or vice-versa) the 12-step programs that address the first criteria for healing is to admit you have a problem and ask your Higher Power for help—Establishing the desire to heal, which leads to “Ask and it is given.”—but you have to WANT God’s gifts and be open to receive.—and I do. I was typing this thinking of others I know who are depressed but I realize I have low-grade, suppressed depression and have need of this reminder for myself.
I surrender my sadness to God to heal...for above all, I do want Peace. ~Amen
This comes at the perfect time as I grieve the loss of a very special woman.
"There are times when I need a miracle to rise above my tears."
Today is one of those times.
Do I believe in miracles? Must I believe for the miracle to become true?
Beautiful prayer, thank you Marianne.
When I am overcome by sadness, I just let it come, if I am in a position to do so. I suppress way too many of my emotions, so when they demand my attention, I try to release. I find myself crying over the state of the world, the loss of my parents and brother, the loss of my 'best dog' - of all my pets, hungry children, greed that makes them hungry, all of it -- all at once. The realization of all the things I feel sorrow over (I thought I was angry!) helps me begin to process, to pull the threads apart and understand. And lay these things to rest. Or maybe back in the cabinet, but nicely folded & smoothed, instead of jammed in haphazardly.
Thank you Marianne. So necessary right now.