A Good Cry

Sometimes, all we need is a good cry. 

Sometimes we know why the tears are flowing and sometimes we don’t! And really it doesn’t matter! If things are hard and you feel like crying…let it out!

While I certainly encourage you to tune inward and reflect on why you might be feeling overwhelmed, sometimes we have no idea where our stress is coming from.  There’s so much going on in the world, let alone our personal lives…it can be a lot to handle some days!

It was a rough week for me, I have to admit. My children tested my patience in a way like never before. And on top of that we added a new family member whose behaviour was beyond stressful. Wednesday was the day I told a teacher I thought I was having a mental breakdown when I dropped my kids off to school. And when I got to work, I said it was the worst day ever.

That’s not like me! To get so swept up in my emotions that I’m so super hard on myself and so dramatic! I also told a girlfriend that I was disgusted by my behaviour and she quickly corrected me. We all have bad days and I should’ve been kinder to myself. But I realized I needed to vent. And I needed to cry. So I’m glad I felt safe enough to let it out. That morning I felt like I was at my capacity and not capable of handling all the things on my plate. So I declared I was going to get rid of my new dog. She arrived from Turkey just a few weeks ago now and although super sweet most of the time, she has a fear of loud noises. And on this particular morning, the garage door closing sent her bolting down the street. I ran after her and luckily she snapped out of it and came when I called her. I told myself I couldn’t handle it all and that I was foolish to try. And then, my sweet man reminded me of what I would say to a friend. And that is not to make important decisions from an emotional place. And I was so grateful to hear that. He was exactly right. I was exaggerating the situation and trying to solve everything in that moment. It wasn’t the right time. I was happy for the advice…and for the hug that lasted until my breathing came back to normal and I felt calm again. 

Let’s remember to be kind to ourselves in our weak moments. Let’s give ourselves the grace and space to feel whatever we need to…and remind ourselves not to make any life altering decisions from a place of overwhelm.

Because now that I’m back in a place of peace and rationality, I’m so glad to once again have the company of an animal and I know I’m more than capable to handle all the things. We all are :)

Wishing you more peace, balance, happiness, vibrant health and lasting love.

Sandy xo

"What we think, we become." -Buddha