It is very difficult to write about gratitude when you are in the throes of deep depression.
It is also all the more reason it is necessary
— LaLa 🥹
The gratitude trail from darkness to light jewel and pastel tones, paint form- by Substack Image Generator
I think Substack Image Generator is as confused as I am….
Let’s try again
The gratitude trail from darkness to light jewel and pastel tones, anime form - by Substack Image Generator
This image is much better. It is hopeful on the horizon.
Taking the time to think of things we are grateful for while still being in darkness can set the hope on the horizon for a better time just around the bend.
I don’t distress for the future, I cannot change my past, there is nothing wrong with my present besides this heavy feeling of overwhelm and misunderstanding. My logical brain says, it will work itself out, and I believe it will. But my body doesn’t believe. My body feels the heavy weight of inundated responsibility. But I’m not going to crack 💔
Quote of the week
Maybe I should count more joys.
Interesting find this week
One thing I found of interest is the practice of Kintsugi. I feel like this is how I will view my healing going forward. I can take the empty spots and fill them with precious elements to create a new whole. It’s worth a try.
For me, these list articles are the best! I love to list out my reasons to be grateful. I need to get back to doing that daily. If it’s simple with no expectations to be grandiose, it can be done quickly. That is what always trips me up… over-complicating it. Simple and straightforward is best.
I’m going to reach out to Yusrin and see if they would like to write for #Grateful4 too!
I love your use of gratitude as lacquer for this ancient practice. I definitivamente can see how gratitude impacts my own life. Gracias, LaLa 🌸
“Gratitude will be my golden lacquer.”
I love this metaphor for gratitude during hard times.