Thank you for posting your insights. As we all have had sadness in our lives,it tempers who we are. My sadness and despair is a part of me. I try not to let it over take me when sadness visits. He is not so much welcomed, but tolerated. He has to go soon after he lets me know he is still around. And a smile on a little ones face is all it takes or the dad joke the kids groan at.
Hi Allan, thank you for sharing your thoughtful perspective on dealing with sadness. Your approach aligns well with the message of the article, acknowledging that sadness is a part of life while not allowing it to overshadow moments of joy.
I appreciate the way you acknowledged the presence of sadness, giving it space to be felt before gently asking it to step back. I sometimes experience moments of sadness, too. Sometimes, I search for the root of it, but when the cause remains unclear, I choose to let it go. Going out for a long walk fills me with a sense of joy, helping the sadness gradually fade away. Thank you for sharing the article—it resonated deeply with me. 🙏🏽
. . . and I think sometimes we find the light when someone simply says "it sounds really hard right now" with no solutions and no fixes. Empathy and being seen have a profound impact. We're not alone riding these waves. You're seen.
I think your practice of limiting the amount of time to feel the sadness is a really good one. Sometimes we need to sit with a negative emotion for a while, and really examine it; what's causing it, what we can do to remedy a problematic situation, and getting better insight into our responses to difficult times. Limiting the amount of time to feel sad can often put a pause to a negative thought spiral and allow us to refocus our emotions to more positive and joyful ones. We can always revisit the negative/ sad feelings but we aren't wallowing and being caught up in a painful spiral.
Thank you for your kind and wise thoughts, it really brings a breath of fresh air to my Sunday mornings!
Allowing space for a bit or evry emotion simultaneously, fullcircle dynamix, indeed even simply recognising sadness in itself helps to idemtify with more than da sadness, how often does a smile break through, frown, tears, stubborn seriousness,... Smiles like flowers erupting in a garden of mind .... Thanx for the inspiring dancing, joy embodied ...
Thank you for the reality check, Gurdeep. I like the idea of a landscape of emotions. They’re all there and we can choose our focus. Your videos always make me smile.
I could particularly relate to your comment about respite Gurdeep. Currently my bride and I are involved with caring for her mom, who is 95 years old. She lives with us and requires 24/7 care due to blindness & poor hearing. Eldercare is an intense experience so respite is crucial for renewal of energy. Fortunately we have help from our healthcare system that provides some time-off each week. Date Night brings joy!
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I lost one of my best friends to cancer 3 days ago. I have been immersed in grief. Your article reminded me of life balance. While I can't achieve joy I can achieve satisfaction from completing certain tasks. This will give me a sense of satisfaction and I'm joyful with that.
Thank you for posting your insights. As we all have had sadness in our lives,it tempers who we are. My sadness and despair is a part of me. I try not to let it over take me when sadness visits. He is not so much welcomed, but tolerated. He has to go soon after he lets me know he is still around. And a smile on a little ones face is all it takes or the dad joke the kids groan at.
Hi Allan, thank you for sharing your thoughtful perspective on dealing with sadness. Your approach aligns well with the message of the article, acknowledging that sadness is a part of life while not allowing it to overshadow moments of joy.
It makes me happy to watch your joyous dancing. Thank you for your wise words and generous sharing of your unbound spirit.
I appreciate the way you acknowledged the presence of sadness, giving it space to be felt before gently asking it to step back. I sometimes experience moments of sadness, too. Sometimes, I search for the root of it, but when the cause remains unclear, I choose to let it go. Going out for a long walk fills me with a sense of joy, helping the sadness gradually fade away. Thank you for sharing the article—it resonated deeply with me. 🙏🏽
I’ve run out of what to say, except thank you for your article once again, Gurdeep!
. . . and I think sometimes we find the light when someone simply says "it sounds really hard right now" with no solutions and no fixes. Empathy and being seen have a profound impact. We're not alone riding these waves. You're seen.
I think your practice of limiting the amount of time to feel the sadness is a really good one. Sometimes we need to sit with a negative emotion for a while, and really examine it; what's causing it, what we can do to remedy a problematic situation, and getting better insight into our responses to difficult times. Limiting the amount of time to feel sad can often put a pause to a negative thought spiral and allow us to refocus our emotions to more positive and joyful ones. We can always revisit the negative/ sad feelings but we aren't wallowing and being caught up in a painful spiral.
Thank you for your kind and wise thoughts, it really brings a breath of fresh air to my Sunday mornings!
Allowing space for a bit or evry emotion simultaneously, fullcircle dynamix, indeed even simply recognising sadness in itself helps to idemtify with more than da sadness, how often does a smile break through, frown, tears, stubborn seriousness,... Smiles like flowers erupting in a garden of mind .... Thanx for the inspiring dancing, joy embodied ...
Thank you for the reality check, Gurdeep. I like the idea of a landscape of emotions. They’re all there and we can choose our focus. Your videos always make me smile.
So happy to have found this! Subscribed 💚🌱
I left this to read today, after the US election, and I needed it. Thank you.
I could particularly relate to your comment about respite Gurdeep. Currently my bride and I are involved with caring for her mom, who is 95 years old. She lives with us and requires 24/7 care due to blindness & poor hearing. Eldercare is an intense experience so respite is crucial for renewal of energy. Fortunately we have help from our healthcare system that provides some time-off each week. Date Night brings joy!
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I lost one of my best friends to cancer 3 days ago. I have been immersed in grief. Your article reminded me of life balance. While I can't achieve joy I can achieve satisfaction from completing certain tasks. This will give me a sense of satisfaction and I'm joyful with that.
Well put, Gurdeep, thank you!