Why are you so petrified of silence? Here can you handle this? Did you think about your bills, you ex, your deadlines Or when you think you're gonna die? Or did you long for the next distraction?
I went on a short vacation a few weeks ago to see a cousin get married and my parents and I stayed in a beautiful old mansion. I took some ridiculously cute pictures of Canadian geese and their goslings while on a walk:
I also had a room to myself and to my surprise I found that I loved being in my room without the lights and the television on. After being with people all day, the silence and darkness was as comforting as a womb.
Fast forward to a few days ago-I attended a gentle yoga and meditation class and we meditated for ten minutes in total silence...and I loved it. In a world so afraid of silence and so full of noise, it is easy to forget how healing silence can really be! Being mindful in silence, as opposed to letting your mind run wild with worry, can be incredibly healing. I do this by repeating the mantra, "let go," in my head until my mind really has let go of all of my anxiety and stress.
I've been reading your blog for a while now and have to say you've touched my heart. I've been struggling with E.D and depression but if I ever feel down I'll just read another of your inspiring posts 🙂 thank you so much! I honestly don't know where I'd be without this little positivity pickup and you are such a strong and beautiful woman!
I am SO glad!!! Thank you!!