The Dreaded Funk
You know the dreaded “funk” that we all get into from time…to time…well that would be me right about now…or at least that is where I was for the last several weeks or so. Writing for me fell by the way-side….I just had no desire. But within that time….I’ve relied on prayer….. exercise….a lot of self-reflecting….oh and did I mention….a lot of prayers…..you bet I did….because that always brings me peace of mind……body….and soul.
But…..we’ve always wondered what even gets us in that “funk” anyway…..I wish I knew my friends…..it’s always an individual thing so…… I can’t tell you why.
For me personally….I’ve been so busy with work….always a lot on my plate and even more on my mind. I really am a very level-headed individual….but when those two worlds collide…..I can easily let that “funky” feeling set in. But with that being said…..I’ve come to realize….some things I have no control over….unable to change certain situations…..that may wear on my heart….but I have learned and take comfort in knowing…..that my journey in this life will always be full of ups and downs….twists and turn….a “roller-coaster” to say the least. But it is….what it is…..and if you’re in some kind of a funk….well…..I wish I knew….but I can’t tell you why.
Our World Today
What a crazy time we live in right now. We used to think that COVID was the ruler of all things gone wrong here of late. Forget that…..to me…it’s as if everything is coming apart at the seams. You turn on the news….and all hell has broken loose. So many crimes…..mass shootings…..children being kidnapped…..young women are coming up missing…..politics….which have completely become a side-show all on its own. The madness of it all! I truly just watch the local news….for the weather only……everything else….well…it is just a sad state of affairs. I wish I had all of the answers as to why the world has become what it has become…..I really wish that I knew….but I can’t tell you why.
Life And All That Goes With It
Disappointments….it’s a part of life….it’s there to help us learn….to grow from it….and as hard as it is and as much as it hurts….it truly is a part of life and all that goes with it. If only we could accept that at the time….well it’s not so easy. What good would it really be to live in a perfect world anyway…..we would never learn to appreciate…..instead we would all have different standards for different things…..and that would make what we yearn for be less satisfying….taking away all of its importance. I wish that I could take your disappointments away…..but I can’t and I really can’t tell you why.
This is what I know…..what I have to offer you. Have Faith….in knowing that the events….places and people that come into our lives are here for a reason……. whether it be for a moment or an eternity….to teach us….and learn from us…..and for us teach them as well. Hope….in knowing that the timing in our lives is pre-destined…..and much-desired events in our lives will happen when it is meant to be. Love….the glue that bonds us all…..know that unconditional love…is so very rare……cherish it and never let it go……I know this….because I live this.
Much love to you my friend.
—Brenda
xo
What a refreshing lovely post about a subject I know very well. Thank you for all your sage insights and inspiration.
Thank you so much, Beth. Your kind words, touch my heart.
I really enjoyed your post because you could feel that it came from your heart. I loved what you said about everything happening for a reason, to teach us and for us to teach others. We all need more of this with the crazy things happening in our world today.
Thank you, so much Molly.