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Post by wonderbugg on Jun 13, 2017 21:41:16 GMT
Lately I have found 2 main ways to distract myself.
I weep too easily to have a job.
So I'm home alone alot.
I am obsessed lately with health.
Healthy eating and exercize.
I learn all I can and make healthy recipes.
I'm exercizing too. (so sore! Oh to be back in shape!)
Tonight I meet my DIL at the park to walk.
That's after I make a super healthy dinner for hubby.
I figure if I'm going to be obsessed (the only way I can keep my mind off the estrangement is to go overboard), getting a healthy body is not so bad a goal.
That and Bible study.I try every day to listen to uplifting sermons.
So, to try to keep my sanity these help.
I'm curious.
What do you do to redirect those stubborn depressing thoughts?
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Post by lindajoan on Jun 13, 2017 23:33:32 GMT
I think those are excellent ways of help.
I find more personal time with the Lord is so needed. I also am helped by exercise. I look forward to going to the gym more often in the summer. I enjoy the classes.
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Post by bettyshe on Jun 14, 2017 3:35:53 GMT
Wonderbugg, what a wonderful way you have of distracting yourself for the better. I have done much of the same things but lately I have not done so well. Even though I know that my life runs better when I have a plan and I'm happier too. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by luke2231 on Jun 14, 2017 13:00:05 GMT
Wonderbugg,
Exercise has always been my "drug of choice," so to speak, lol. For years, it's been how I release my anger, sadness and more. I would fall into a black hole if I didn't do it, so I'm right there with you! I find the more active I am, the more ability I have to do all sorts of things, which in turn, keeps my mind off the estrangement.
I read a lot, definitely do Bible studies, travel, love photography, I refinish furniture, garden, and I recently started painting again after many, many years of not painting. My husband and I hike or camp, and I go along on his business travels if possible. I also blog, because a journal didn't work for me, but somehow writing words down about my thoughts helps me to clarify them.
A few months ago I realized that I spent so much of my life doing things for my kids that I forgot about doing all the things that made me "me," if that makes sense. I am bound and determined to live the best life possible regardless of my son being in my life or not. If he ever decides to reconnect, I want him to see that people can get knocked down by the worst circumstances and still be happy, living purposeful lives. Anyway, that's my goal.
xoxo
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Post by wonderbugg on Jun 14, 2017 21:05:55 GMT
Oh I totally get the forgetting the things that made me "me".
I find that my heart is so tender now.
I can't stand violence or meaness of any kind.
Even if it's a tv show or whatever.
My heart aches for the lonely, hurt and rejected of this world.
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Post by brokenmama on Jun 15, 2017 18:02:58 GMT
I love being out in nature. I love to take pictures........Now we are in the extremely hot part of the year here, its hard to get out. I have been watching a lot of movies, but for me i dont feel thats a good thing. It distracts me......but the movies are often dark themes. I dont want to spend precious hours watching mindless things.........I hope to study my Bible more, sit quietly with God. I have a hard time with my racing mind......i needs Gods peace......Blessings to you all
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