Initially I was reluctant to read this chapter ...why? Having had a bout of chesty cold ( which saw me resorting to Antibitoics ) was reason enough Id thought ...but on closer attention..I have an uncomfortable aversion to the way the word " abundance " has been so overused in the last whilst . Why had Julia chosen that word , I thought ? I can't work out why the abundance word does irritate as over the last years I have participated in every online Mindful or other spiritual way of thinking programme imaginable and Abundance seems a word of choice for many .
But..I did go on to read the chapter and it clicked with me in may ways ...the luxury of time , the luxury of small things, so many ways luxury can be experienced without an abundance of money needed ..
Ive skipped the Money Madness exercise but the Tasks ..yep, they resonate . Especially the postcards to 5 friends , now we are in this day and age of digital communication ...a letter with a stamp on it is quite exciting . My last official letter to me was a speeding ticket and fine !
I had an artists date going to a movie recently ...again not a movie I would have normally chosen, but it was one that took me right out of my comfort zone ...I can't say I enjoyed it but I can't stop thinking about it ..." The Zone of Interest".
Yesterday saw me writing screeds in my MP ....I have a lot going on with my daughters family ,( work or lack of, finances , school education fees etc ) that was causing me anxiety and overwhelm ....but once my thoughts were on paper ..I felt I was able to approach everything more calmly and be the support person that Mums are supposed to be .
So something is working . I'm looking forward to this next chapter .
I am behind so I am just going with the flow of where I am at and not rushing things. Also I seem to have an issue with the various tasks as my mind seems to draw a blank with most of them
Hello Helen, for quite a few months I have been angry and chapter six made me realise that the triggers of my anger were totally different than where I was placing the blame and I used Morning Pages to write about my anger, and simultaneously I wrote a letter to God wailing my heart out. Earlier on, you had suggested why don't I write about my anger, so I journaled about it instead of writing on Substack.
I did attempt some exercises but not all of them appealed to me, and in terms of Artists dates I have had two.
I am more motivated after the Sunday monthly planning Zoom and I am practising mindfulness so I am mindful of the triggers that set me off.
I'm lagging behind... I simply haven't had the energy or will to sit down and do the things these past weeks. I started writing all of the possible excuses for not doing it just now. The truth is: I have time. I just don't make the effort or prioritise it. It's something I will have to discuss with myself in the morning pages!
Hello Helen and fellow travelers, The last few weeks have been difficult. I felt I was mostly complaining in my morning pages. dumping negative thoughts and emotions. However this was making me feel cranky and a bit angry with JC. I filled one 200 page A5 this past week and last night with the full moon watching I shredded it and burned the whole thing. My goal is to release negativity and transform it.
Week 7 intrigues me. Connection is fascinating. What we connect with and why? I start each chapter with a quick read. All the way through even the tasks. then I leave it alone for a day or two. Then sit with my journal and re-read making notes. I will often do a third read at the end of the 2 weeks. Just to see if my thoughts have changed.
I went on my third artist date to an art gallery to see an exhibition by an Iranian artist. It was so deep and moving. It really sparked inspiration. I found myself making notes in my story journal last night. character sketches and more. This quote was on the wall is you enter the gallery space. "As if the life we live took away our ability to feel anything but fear." -Sinan Hussein
What the above quote sparked for me was the section on jealousy in AW. I wrote in my journal, jealousy is a mask for fear.
I'm in a more positive place than last week. But also fully aware that this journey has been filled with ups and downs, and we are not done yet. Above all I have gratitude for the time and space to do this work.
Initially I was reluctant to read this chapter ...why? Having had a bout of chesty cold ( which saw me resorting to Antibitoics ) was reason enough Id thought ...but on closer attention..I have an uncomfortable aversion to the way the word " abundance " has been so overused in the last whilst . Why had Julia chosen that word , I thought ? I can't work out why the abundance word does irritate as over the last years I have participated in every online Mindful or other spiritual way of thinking programme imaginable and Abundance seems a word of choice for many .
But..I did go on to read the chapter and it clicked with me in may ways ...the luxury of time , the luxury of small things, so many ways luxury can be experienced without an abundance of money needed ..
Ive skipped the Money Madness exercise but the Tasks ..yep, they resonate . Especially the postcards to 5 friends , now we are in this day and age of digital communication ...a letter with a stamp on it is quite exciting . My last official letter to me was a speeding ticket and fine !
I had an artists date going to a movie recently ...again not a movie I would have normally chosen, but it was one that took me right out of my comfort zone ...I can't say I enjoyed it but I can't stop thinking about it ..." The Zone of Interest".
Yesterday saw me writing screeds in my MP ....I have a lot going on with my daughters family ,( work or lack of, finances , school education fees etc ) that was causing me anxiety and overwhelm ....but once my thoughts were on paper ..I felt I was able to approach everything more calmly and be the support person that Mums are supposed to be .
So something is working . I'm looking forward to this next chapter .
I am behind so I am just going with the flow of where I am at and not rushing things. Also I seem to have an issue with the various tasks as my mind seems to draw a blank with most of them
Hello Helen, for quite a few months I have been angry and chapter six made me realise that the triggers of my anger were totally different than where I was placing the blame and I used Morning Pages to write about my anger, and simultaneously I wrote a letter to God wailing my heart out. Earlier on, you had suggested why don't I write about my anger, so I journaled about it instead of writing on Substack.
I did attempt some exercises but not all of them appealed to me, and in terms of Artists dates I have had two.
I am more motivated after the Sunday monthly planning Zoom and I am practising mindfulness so I am mindful of the triggers that set me off.
Wishing everyone a great week ahead.
I'm lagging behind... I simply haven't had the energy or will to sit down and do the things these past weeks. I started writing all of the possible excuses for not doing it just now. The truth is: I have time. I just don't make the effort or prioritise it. It's something I will have to discuss with myself in the morning pages!
Hello Helen and fellow travelers, The last few weeks have been difficult. I felt I was mostly complaining in my morning pages. dumping negative thoughts and emotions. However this was making me feel cranky and a bit angry with JC. I filled one 200 page A5 this past week and last night with the full moon watching I shredded it and burned the whole thing. My goal is to release negativity and transform it.
Week 7 intrigues me. Connection is fascinating. What we connect with and why? I start each chapter with a quick read. All the way through even the tasks. then I leave it alone for a day or two. Then sit with my journal and re-read making notes. I will often do a third read at the end of the 2 weeks. Just to see if my thoughts have changed.
I went on my third artist date to an art gallery to see an exhibition by an Iranian artist. It was so deep and moving. It really sparked inspiration. I found myself making notes in my story journal last night. character sketches and more. This quote was on the wall is you enter the gallery space. "As if the life we live took away our ability to feel anything but fear." -Sinan Hussein
What the above quote sparked for me was the section on jealousy in AW. I wrote in my journal, jealousy is a mask for fear.
I'm in a more positive place than last week. But also fully aware that this journey has been filled with ups and downs, and we are not done yet. Above all I have gratitude for the time and space to do this work.