Oftentimes, we are not able to release or discuss things because 1) we don’t want to start drama or be involved in drama, 2) we don’t have anyone to trust and 3) we don’t know how to vent constructively.
The world we live in causes us to be cynical and cautious. We are afraid of letting people into our business. This past weekend was a cleansing weekend as I called up a close friend and we talked for 3 hours…. About her issues and my issues and it felt really good to release, relate and relax… Even though it was over the phone, it was like we were sitting across from each.
I learned that releasing is like turning over a closet for each season. We need to release everything from the prior season. Just as we need to release clothes that don’t fit, we need to let go of pent up issues and feelings. Tight clothes don’t fit nor do they look good. Tight feelings cause stress, which cause health issues.
It is time we took charge and learned to release. 1) Write down all the issues you want resolved or released from your plate; 2) Think about someone you can really talk to without recriminations and 3) Release everything. Do this on a monthly or quarterly basis and you will start to feel better and look better. When I arrived at Church on Sunday, a woman I hadn’t seen in awhile commented that I was glowing and looked refreshed. I took that comment and felt great the rest of the day. It made me feel energized and resolute in continuing my path to better health, weight loss and staying connected with my friends. I am not waiting for New Year’s to have resolutions; I am starting today and making the most of every day. For, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I forgot to release, relate, relax.
Have a good week and learn to relate, so you may release and then relax with yourself, your girls, etc…I promise you will be energized and ready for whatever life throws your way.
If you have ways that you release, relate or relax, please let me know. I am always looking for new ways to become better energized.
Peace and love,
Sandals
Real Life, Real Talk and Real Women
Monday, August 31, 2009
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Hey M! I wanted to write and tell you that I LOVE your page and the design and everyone's cute names! I actually called and told you all this on voicemail last Tuesday, when you and M were in town, and I was really hoping to connect with you guys that afternoon, but I just got a call from R who said you never got the message?! And I didn't try back because R called just a couple hours beforehand, and I wasn't sure what was going on, with the appointment and all, and I just figured you two got busy or were unable to meet up/call back, but please check your VM and you can hear more of my rants about how wonderful this blog is! I just spoke to M and I told her to pass along this message, it was great to talk to her and hear how she is longing to return to school (hope Ayize is taking notes!) but I wanted to reach you in person to tell you the same! Love and hugs and sorry about the misunderstanding, I wish we could have seen each other last week and hope we get a chance to hang out soon! And of course, thank you again, a thousand thank yous for the Brookfield Zoo day! I left you a message two days after that, hope you got it! (on the same phone number)
ReplyDeleteBig huge XOXO and talk to you soon!
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