"My full time job, is my Mental Health" Elizabeth Gilbert
When this is the focus, our first question being, how will this affect me mentally, our lives take us on different roads.
We dare to make choices that are radical, for they are simply what brings us the most peace.
The world is fluid, decisions come at us each day, each hour, and we get to choose that which allows our mental state of being to thrive.
I know that I am now living in a much healthier way. My ability to say yes, and no, is equal. I am fearless about disappointing others in order to maintain a healthy mind.
There isn't a war going on about would of, should of, could of, and I wish.
I make the best choices for me at the time.
Age, I am sure, is full of wisdom. I learned from my past that it is better to be awkward with your truth, than to go along with something I don't fully agree with.
When I disregarded my mind, my thoughts and my gut feelings, in the end, it never worked out well.
Going against yourself, creates an unhealthy mental state.
I think, I always thought that others caused my mental state to fluctuate, when in fact it was my lack of care.
It isn't like we don't know better, but I think, we think, that it won't affect us 'that much'.
When in fact, repeatedly ignoring your mental health, will result in stress, anxiety, and thoughts inside of you that are not kind.
Perhaps a no will be easier to say, when you are doing it for the health of it.
And, even saying yes to things that bring good energy to your mental health.
Mindfulness, is when we are fully engaged with our mind. We can see the thoughts as they appear. We can choose which thoughts to follow and engage with. Some I can see are unhealthy, and I let them go by. Some are trying to predict a future, they can't know - I let them go by as well. Others are new insights or things that excite me - I will follow to see where they go.
Some thoughts are old repeats that echo long ago beliefs.
Mostly I watch my thoughts and engage in the ones that seem fruitful.
Mindfulness is to be present with the present and bring your mind there as well.
Often the here and now, will disappear as our mind gains our attention.
There are so many facets to our mental well being. And, we are the common denominator in them all. How we engage or not with our minds. What we choose or not choose. How well we follow our truths and emotions all have a great impact on the mental landscape of our being.
I am most interested in mental health, for without it, we can lose life. The zest for life, the ability to live fully engaged and with vitality.
Our mental being defines us and gives spirit to our personalities.
Maybe even defines who we are.
And, it really is a full time job to cultivate and tend to our mental well being.
The quality of life is directly related to our attention to our mental health.
