Wait a bit. Think.
Breathe. Smile.
photo by Sandra Dodd
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I have something of a monster antidote: breathing. Breathe deeply and calmly. Get oxygen into that part of you that fears the tiny monsters. Once you master calming your hurts and fears (or at least calming the adrenaline that would make you lash out), you'll have time to think about how to deal with them rationally and sweetly and compassionately.
Breathing.Links to all those things are at SandraDodd.com/struggle
Clarity.
Peace.
Positivity.
Thoughts about doing better.
SandraDodd.com/foodIf it doesn't take you directly to your chosen topic, you'll get to a search box.
SandraDodd.com/joy
SandraDodd.com/gratitude
SandraDodd.com/abundance
(like that)
SandraDodd.com/patience
but the quote is from page page 272 or 315 of The Big Book of Unschooling
photo by Roya Dedeaux
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Some of the things that help people be confidently in the moment, feeling satisfied and content are:
At first it might be relief and not joy, but as relief is a step away from fear, more relief will be progress toward joy.
- Breathing
- Gratitude
- Happy thoughts
- Fondness
- Acceptance
Breathing
Clarity
Peace
Positivity
Thoughts about doing better