Escape the Madness

Writing is a form of therapy;

sometimes I wonder how all

those who do not write, compose or paint

can manage to escape the madness,

melancholia, the panic and fear

which is inherent in a human situation.

Graham Greene

Coping skills are abundant.  There are a multitude of options at our finger tips that happen to be free.  The difficult part is remembering to use them!

Here is a quick list of suggestions:

Lonely ... Get outside in nature, call a friend to meet

                 for a walk, or volunteer.

Angry ... Exercise in your home or briskly walk in your

                neighborhood park.  Write down all of your

                feelings and then burn the paper.

Overwhelmed ... Stretch with a yoga dvd, prioritize with

                             an outline, and use time management.

Bored ... Begin a creative project to keep or give away.

               Knit, crochet, quilt, or scrap book with old photos.

No Interest ... Venture to a local library and inquire about

                         book clubs or visit a hobby/craft shop.

Burned Out ... Massage your hands and feet.  Soak in a            

                         hot bath with music and lighted candle.

                         Rekindle an old passion like dance, musical

                         instruments, art or photography. 

An easy way to help yourself is to make a list of personal affirmations.  Keep the list in your purse, journal or by the bed.  Slowly and thoroughly, read through these chosen affirmations constantly until you believe every single one.

When we find our selves 'stuck' in a particular situation, we too easily forget the power we have to help our selves.  By nurturing the body it relaxes and calms the mind.  When our mind is not distracted, we can more readily hear guidance and be open to insights.  We all can escape the madness!