You are NOT your emotions
Tough times can’t outlast the truly tough ones.
Hello dear friend
As I sit writing this, I’m going through one of the worst phases of limbo in my life.
Because of an upheaval in my personal life, I don’t have the bandwidth to dedicate time and energy to my work.
I’m so focused on making it from one day to the next, that sitting in front of the computer to articulate my thoughts feels like a luxury.
On days like this when my stats are dropping and money isn’t flowing in steadily, I question every decision I ever made. I find myself wondering if it was a good idea to quit my job and become a full-time writer. I look at my old work and feel I’ll never be able to reach that level of dedication again.
These are the days when gloom threatens to overpower me. I feel a strong urge to delete every social media account I have and start from scratch.
These are also the days when I have to force myself to be stronger than my impulses.
I need to remind myself that I am not my emotions.
My track record speaks for itself, and I know I can make my way back from any slump. I just need to give it some time, and things won’t be this bad forever.
“To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.”
This quote from The Way of Kings speaks of something similar. You might have good and bad days when strong emotion makes you want to make major life changes. But every emotion isn’t the truth. Every impulse isn’t to be acted upon.
To know when to act on what feeling is what makes you an adult.
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” — Richard Feynman, Surely You’re Joking Mr. Feynman!
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That’s all from my end today. I’ll see you again soon. Till then, stay strong. Keep smiling and be awesome.
With love,
Anangsha.
I'm sorry that you are having such a difficult period of time. But at the same time I am relieved to know someone else feels this way.
Let's see if you and I can get past our latest low periods. If you get back up first, please share your solution. Meanwhile, know I am one of what I am sure are many of your followers and fans who send you our best wishes and support every day.