Today I felt existential dread.
I slowly waded through my morning feeling sluggish, burdened and questioning everything.
I found time to slow down and ask myself what I was REALLY feeling. Anxiety, isolation and existential dread came forward 🥴.
What did I do next? I told my partner that I was feeling these things. He heard me and it felt slightly better to just say it out loud.
I thought I may be onto something so I called my dad and shared with him. He said he felt the same way and it's understandable. I began to feel lighter. Still dreadful, but less existential.
I hadn't talked to my sister-in-law for a few days so I called her when I had a free moment next. This time I didn't feel the need to share how I was feeling, but instead enjoyed hearing about her day and being virtually together for a few moments. I left that conversation feeling supported and loved.
My day didn't totally turn around (a bird pooped on me 10 minutes ago), but I feel more grounded and hopeful than I did this morning knowing I'm also...
🙂 Being heard.
😄 Feeling understood.
🥰 Supported and loved.
A loving reminder to take a moment to slow down and consider mutual support and community if you're having a low or in my case dreadful day (or past week). Think about...
❓How are you REALLY feeling?
❓Who can you speak it out loud to?
❓Where can you turn for support and community?
I'm here for you if you need someone to listen.
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