Sorry, I’ve been discombobulated!

I’m sorry that I have been gone… I would love to give the excuse that the Holidays had me too busy (which they did LOL), but that’s not really the reason that I haven’t written in a while. The truth is that I am struggling… 2023 was a year full of change in my life: new city, new house, new work, new housemate, and it has been a lot. I am also entering menopause and wow, this is a ride. I have not felt that I had anything to say that was worth writing down. Maybe I still don’t, but I am going to write anyway. One of my main intentions when starting this blog was that it would be a daily reminder to me about the wisdom that I have learned in my life and, as is so very common with me, when I needed the reminders the most is when I stopped writing them. But, I am getting back on the horse - Yippee Ki Yay!

So, what do I do when I feel completely discombobulated? (“What does it mean if someone is discombobulated? Discombobulate is a fun, fancy word for “confuse.” If something has put you in a state where you don't know up from down and you can't spell your own name, you may be discombobulated. Discombobulate kind of sounds like you feel when you're disoriented: bouncing around in several directions at once.”)

First, find my Joy! A while back, I encouraged you to make a list of the things that bring you joy; well, I dusted off my list, and to my surprise, I still have all of the things on my list in my life. I have not lost my Joy. I lost the focus on my Joy. Big Difference! Second, find my Gratitude! I am so thankful for so many things in my life! I lost focus on this too. Third, cut myself a little slack. This year has taught me a very valuable life lesson: What I know does not determine how I feel. Just because I know things in my head, doesn’t mean that I am going to always feel them. Just because I have recognized the things that bring me Joy, doesn’t mean that I will always feel joyful. And just because I know I am blessed, doesn’t mean that I will always feel grateful. My logical mind does not rule over my emotional heart. And that’s OK.