So yesterday I hung little balls on things and even scribbled out some Christmas cards. That's about the extent this year -it's a slim year.
I got a Christmas present in the mail from a dear friend and another friend took me to lunch-it was a good day.
I started my new "get out of depression" routine which starts with light stretching and getting back into your body...you know, that thing that carries you around that you've been neglecting? That thing.
After stretching its hot bath meditation time. Breathing and clearing away the thoughts. Thoughts like "holy hell-how am I going to make $600 before January 1?" Push those thoughts aside-they are not productive. Breathe and feel your body and be in the now. And give thanks to whatever high being you believe in-for hot water and a working body and mind.
After meditation its freezing walk time. You've done hot element-now do cold (by the way hot bath meditation sounds much better after cold walk meditation) 😜. At least 30 mins of moving your buns around the neighborhood, listening to music on your headphones and looking at what's in front of you. NOT replaying the "wheres the rent gonna come from" conversation. Look at the Christmas lights. Check out the changing season. You're outside. Appreciate that. Then get your cold buns back inside.
Now you've given time to body, mind and soul -you can begin your day. Staying off Facebook will be helpful in this new routine as you start. Everyone is having way more fun than you, eating amazing things while you hoard chicken bones ...and with way more money 😂 Do you really think this helps your "I have no rent money" situation?
No. It makes you feel bitter. Do not succumb to these feelings. Just get to work and proactively try to climb out of the hole.
The last part of my "get out of depression" routine is try to read at least 20 mins a day. Not online reading. Real reading. Learn, grow, feel wiser. Reading is a pleasure I miss.
Today Im going to mail off some cards and send one to this guy
His name is Gene and no- I don't even know him but his story touched me. He apparently was not given a favorable medical prognosis and this will likely be his last Christmas. 😠His wish is for Christmas cards. So if you'd like to participate in making his card wish come true:
Gene Weittenhiller
410 20th Street
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
410 20th Street
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
And if that doesn't put everything into perspective about your situation...
So Im broke but at least Im not terminally ill. Things can be a lot worse huh?
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