Serenity

[caressa]

Time for Joy - Book - Quote

Today I can wait until all negative and hostile feelings lose their power over me before I say or do anything.

I can take the time to breathe in peace and love, no matter what is going on in my life.

This quote from yesterday, verifies my lack of patience and my response to the person who closed the elevator door on me this morning. I did not practice patience as I said the words to the door. I even had the thought, 'I hope he hears me." I did not yell it, but I did verbalize my cuss words at him.

I am guilty of acting after the fact. When I find myself reacting like that it generally means I need to look at H.A.L.T. It isn't about the other person, it is about me.

I behaved like a child instead of the mature adult that I am, well when I remember to be.

[SunnyGirl]

Thank you for sharing Caressa....

H.A.L.T.
Don't get too Hungry.
Don't get too Angry.
Don't get too Lonely.
Don't get too Tired.

The HALT acronym teaches me to listen to my own needs.
When I confuse or ignore basic needs, I complicate what is really
a simply issue. Am I hungry, angry, lonely, tired or sick? Those are
simpler needs, I can address those needs. I can 'keep it simple'. But
often, it's difficult to focus my energy where it needs to be when I
feel hungry, angry, lonely, tired or sick. If I feel confused about what's
really going on, I may blame the natural feelings on the wrong source.
I may take it out on someone else. By recognizing where the negative
emotions are coming from, I can redirect any misguided energy toward
healthy self-care. Nobody said it's easy, but it is worth it!

Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl

[caressa]

Thanks for sharing SG, forgot to put H.A.L.T. in long form. I also need to remember that those four letters represent the four parts of my disease:- Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical. I need to make sure I feed, nurture, comfort, and validate each one.

[majestyjo]

...forgot to put H.A.L.T. in long form. I also need to remember that those four letters represent the four parts of my disease:- Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical. I need to make sure I feed, nurture, comfort, and validate each one.

This is a good reminder. It is good to go back to read my posts and practice what I preach.

[caressa222]

Almost 3 years have past and it is a slogan that still needs to be applied to all areas of my dis-ease.