It is natural to have ups and downs in life. But it is entirely possible to live a life where thriving is the norm and the other states just visit breafly to let you know it's time to take a minute and figure things out. If you watch little children you can see that they are usually in a state of curiosity, playfulness, and joy. If they cry or get upset you know it is one of just a few things that it could be.
As we grow up, more and more things come in and stay in our awareness that we stress about. We forget to have a peaceful and playful outlook. We forget to be curious about our world. It becomes harder to find awe in the things that once would have delighted our senses.
I am finally in a place in my life where I have been rediscovering joy, peace, and awe. But sometimes I loose it. Maybe for an hour, or a day. Maybe sometimes even for a week or more. But I know what I need to do to get back to my place of thriving. It is something that I have to cultivate within myself. It's like a garden, you have to tend to it in order to see progress. If you plant a bunch of seeds but don't water, weed, and keep the pests away, you're not going to wind up with the results you hoped for, when you planted those seeds.
So now when I begin to notice that I am not enjoying life as much as I should be, I get back to the practices that bring me the peaceful life I crave. I require daily meditation and gratitude practices. I need to be exercising several times a week. I have to make sure I'm eating right and getting enough sleep and rest. Sometimes I need a break from people in general.
Once I get back to doing the things I know I need to succeed, I get back to thriving again. It comes down to knowing yourself. We can't always be in a state of peace, but we can always get back to it once your body knows how it feels to be in that state.
Anyways, have a blessed day!
Author
Delila Bishop
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