Is The Weather Frustrating Me or Am I Frustrating The Weather???
Yesterday, I was taking a bath in my self-pity. Lying in bed, reading, writing, crying. I fought against myself and moved my body into the living room where I switched on my hi-fi and started dancing. But the minute I bent my knees for the first time I gave up. I fell down on them, letting the magnetic field of mother earth pull down my torso, embracing the ground. My whole body recapitulated. I collapsed like a puppet someone had just cut from a string. I lied on the floor, crysinging.
Comin' down, feelin' like a battery hen
Waves won't break till the tide comes in
What will I do in the sunrise
What will I do without my dreams
The weather outside seemed to be reflecting my mood. 50.000 shades of gray. And since there had been a thunderstorm the last time I was in a rage, this thought sort of struck me. What was first? My mood or this weather? Is the weather frustrating me or am I frustrating the weather?
Luckily, what you guys and I share is STEEM! When I was done crying, I crawled back into my bed and read some of your blogs. And one of them definitely stood out to me. @m31 writing about a place she called her Outdoor Office. An honest piece about her battle against feelings of frustrations.
"Nature helps me. If I am not feeling well that is where I will be. Either walk, run or just sit somewhere by the water or forest with no soul around. Currently, I have found this spot about two kilometers from my home. A little, tranquil park area with few tables and chairs right beside the loch. Every time I go there I am surprised that no one is there. How lucky!"
And this part of her post changed my day. I've got a place like that! And it's not even that far. I know this little hack. And we all know it. Between frustration and motivation lies this chasm that seems endless from the point of frustration and ridiculous from the other side. Trust in what you know. It will heal you. Take a run, jump over the canyon to discover it was just a little ditch.
I started motivating myself.
'So, you think the weather is depressing, @mayb? The sky sad, and your surrounding is a cold and stormy mess? What about you? What do you believe the weather is thinking when you step out there? Are you some sweet eye-candy? Dressing black? Maybe it's not the weather that is frustrating. Maybe you're frustrating yourself?!' So I dressed up for the forest, took my bike and ran into my mother Gaia's arms.
When I reached my place, a meadow growing above the edge of the shore, building a bridge into a lake, I was surprised that someone was there. Trust me, those are the best people to meet. Strolling through a forest when it's raining. He had a metal detector. I asked what he was doing and we started a talk. He told me that he had worked as a scaffolder until he got sick and couldn't do it anymore. Then he decided to get this detector to keep himself busy. Now he wanders through the landscape, looking for treasures. I asked him about the most exciting thing he ever found and he thought about it for a while until he said:
"Actually, it doesn't make a difference. It is not about finding something. It is the search that counts. To never stop, to go out there, always on the look, to explore and be curious."
I nodded. "Even when the weather is a mess." I answered.
"It's never the weather." He said and with a little wink he added: "It's always about how you dress."
Today, weather and me are feeling much better:
Love this! What magic is all around. Glad you could listen and do what your soul needed 💜💕🙏🏻💙
I know, right? Isn't it beautiful how often the universe/consciousness/god/whateveryouwannacallit speaks to us through other people or signs and symbols? Meeting this guy was like a confirmation. I love it when that happens.
We all have our internal bad weather days and freak outs! You just have to ride the wave 🌊 and feel it out no way around it!
Once you’re done, do something you enjoy and lift your spirits
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Alright, I wanna ride on an elephant now!
That reminds me, I have a question! If your uncle jack helped you off an elephant, would you help your uncle jack off an elephant?
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Interesting … I saw a connotation like that comin'. I was just assuming it would be about the riding part … :D
Lol I couldn’t resist a crass joke when the opportunity presents itself. Elephant riding doesn’t really fly in Africa but you can surely walk next to them if you ever in South Africa! Manifest manifest
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Fair enough! I'm gonna craft some kind of elephant cape for my bike …
I couldn't function without spending time outside regularly. in the UK its cold and wet 90% of the time, so I reached a point where I decided to enjoy the outdoors, whatever the weather. So I agree with what your new found friend says. It's not the weather, it's how you dress. Plus, best thing is, when you get in after the cold and wet, you get to warm and cozy up with a hot drink and dry clothes if need be.
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:) Right. I could feel the coziness while reading your comment.
Back in the days, when my daughter was a toddler I would run out immediately as soon as it started raining. We regularly walked through the rain and played around. I wanted her to grow up with the notion that rain is connected to joy. :)
oh, and on another note: You might like the sometimes rain praising content of @araksa-dragonkey!
This so awesome! I am glad you went outside and got past the hardest part of it all just getting outside the door and starting to move around. Despite the weather and the mood!
A year ago I was running outside every day. During summer it was lovely, but then autumn and winter arrived. Rain, wind, cold and ice. I had to keep pushing myself. Extra layers and coat and extra pep talks were handy because it got so much more difficult, but not impossible.
And once you are out there, it does wonders.
The man with the metal detector! Aww! He has it all figured out :)
Exploring and being curious is what being human is all about and we should never stop!
So glad to hear you are feeling much better @mayb! Thank you for sharing!
@m31 thank you for your kind words. All of them were felt. I already mentioned in another comment that I love love love how the universe is interacting through strangers sometimes. This metal detector man??? Of course, universe! Gotcha! :D
I am grateful I stumbled across your post. Nothing is of more worth than moving another human being. If this world was fair, you would receive 1 Mio steem for it! Just be assured that a huge amount got transferred to your karma account.
Thank you for your wonderful post. It’s been raining here and pretty gray too. Do you know that feeling when you went for a walk and you’re happy you took that walk instead of staying in? When you look back with gratitude that you decided to go beyond hesitation ? It’s often better than we can possibly imagine while we sit there and contemplate about it. The times that changing the setting has helped me to get a new perspective makes me remember to stop hesitating and just do. At times to stop thinking and just be. Fresh air and a walk can holistically jump start a mechanism of inspiration. Like neurocognitive Stimuli that resonates through the vascular system. Like inhaling a universe full of nourishment through infinitely connected space; being around plants, life, stillness... Being with the movement calms the body yet stimulates the senses. For our minds breathing in nature can be like becoming one with your surroundings and awakening untainted spirit within.
You said it so beautifully. Thank you for taking the time and finding the exact right words. I can totally relate, fellow spirit. And even if it should happen to not give you anything, at least you spend your time of 'nothingness' in a healthy way. I also believe that we are part of nature. We share consciousness with every being on this planet. That's why we need to connect.
In the morning first thing waking up, I tell myself: Excellent, this is a beautiful new day! And for a fact it will be... hehe
I not only believe in the power of positive affirmations, but I also produce them. ;)
BUT … I won't avoid negative feelings that remember me about triggers that I need to heal.
Hippie-hug from afar!
Nice...! After years of observation I know for a fact today, that we do not have negative or positive feelings. It's our brain:mind who's imposing the twist of judging... Our spirit:soul is free of judgement! Life is singular...
I still get what you mean about the healing process!
Wise words, dude! :) Yes, you're right. Thanks for correcting me. Nothing negative about healing. Whatever emotion needed! Let it come! :) I am glad to have someone like you in my life.
I love this, yes we all have days where we just one to shut out the world, where everything is such a huge effort, but then one thought can change all that, or one post reminding you what is out there. Mother nature is where I find most of my healing, because it is where I also connect most with myself. Thanks for this and you should use the naturalmedicine tag xx
What a useful tip! Thanks a lot. Right after posting I thought 'Dang! I should have put #nature there.' I didn't even think about #naturalmedicine. Perfect! Definitely next time! I believe that nothing else heals us but nature. The woodwide web and its crowd intelligence is much more real and powerful than this other www …
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