Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Dealing with other issues besides school
Well it is true that life takes us on all kinds of twists and turns. I never thought that I would have to go through so many hoops just to get through one full day. I was always told that God would never hand us more than we could handle at one time, but sometimes it seems like I get more then I can handle. I just get a stiff upper lip and take care of what needs to be done and then go to bed and get up and start all over again the next day.
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Hello Char,
ReplyDeleteIn my little book of "Worldwords: Global reflections to awaken the spirit," which presents a new word in another language every day of the year with an explanation of its meaning, today's word is French "dephase (day-fah-ZAY), meaning "to feel out of it."
Here is the text:
"We all have those days when enthusiasm for life seems elusive. The dominant energy is somewhat depressed and we want to crawl under the sheets and disappear, or not get out of bed at all. If you manage to muster enough energy to get about the business of daily engagement with the world, there is a definite mood of being dephase. Every aspect of your being seems affected and out of synch; the body protests any demonstration of liveliness, concentration is difficult, and we may feedl disconnected. Whether the stars are the cause or just mid-season blues, understanding why is less essential than accepting and gently redirecting whatever is occurring. Since productivity is out of the question, try to yield your sense of control, and initiate some small action that allows you to get a bit more centered. Observe the flow of this fragmented space, and be a witness to your own confusion. Gradually you will emerge from this fog, and rediscover that the pulse of life continues strong and steady.
Temporary loss of focus sometimes brings new insights (La Cerva, 1999, for January 11).
Blessings to you and your family.