"Feeling compassion for
ourselves in no way releases us from responsibility for our actions. Rather, it
releases us from the self-hatred that prevents us from responding to our life
with clarity and balance."
The
Journey Within- Ruth Fishel
I want to discuss my
writing, my journey. Just to clarify, explain. I write this as a way to express
what is happening in my head, my soul. I use my writing as a way to “dump” my
crap. To release, to let go, to think, to process. I know some readers have
expressed concern with some of my recent posts. I want to assure you I am ok. I
want you to know that I do this to let go. I do this so you know it’s okay to
do this. I seek out clarity and balance. These are things I need. They provide
security and safety. Anxiety and depression can create a mess in my head. My
clarity becomes absent and my balance becomes out of “whack”. Luckily I have
the tools and ability to recognize this cycle and begin the process of taking
care of myself. This includes an adjustment to my mental health medications.
What I have recently labeled “better living through science”.
I have been some research
on cognitive restructuring and self-compassion. Learning new tools to help
myself and share with others...learning what it means to love myself. I don’t want to explain so I will share some
links for you that I have been reading…
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-practice/201301/cognitive-restructuring
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is-nice/201201/healthy-dose-self-compassion
http://theselfcompassionproject.com/2013/06/03/80-self-care-ideas/
http://thousandshadesofgray.com/
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