In this episode, I’ll discuss the adage “time heals all wounds.” We may not want to hear this, especially if it’s said off the cuff, but ultimately, time gives us a cushion to process our feelings. Engaging our senses in mindful acts also creates some space to heal. Time passes, priorities get rearranged, and new options start to appear. All these factors can help us get from a painful place to a more comfortable one. 

We’ll explore a few related topics, like the dichotomy between feeling pain and seeking out pleasurable activities to offer comfort and the endurance we must have to sit with uncomfortable feelings until they pass and we transition to a new space in life. We are destined to move forward from this place; time ordains that, so let’s explore how to use our time wisely to help fortify ourselves against the coming storms. I have a few ideas on how to do this. Have a listen.

Welcome to my reflections from the bright side of the beat.

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Poem: Prickly Dark Pins

Music: (My thanks to all the musicians who make incredible music and share it with the world. All music for my podcast is sourced and licensed for use via Soundstripe.)

Songs in this episode:
Punch Clock by Nu Alkemi$t; Winning Streak by JeesGuy; Vision by DeHartmann; Finny by Sam Barsh; Pyaar Kee Seemaen by Cast of Characters

LTVF Season One Music Playlist: Check out the songs that inspire me, and connect with artists from many genres who add to our collective, human soundtrack. 

Journal Prompts:

1. Write about a time when you thought one thing was going to happen, but instead, another thing did. You weren’t prepared for it. How did you deal with it, and how do you now see that situation?
2. What sensory pleasures could help you find a touch of peace during uncomfortable times in your life? 
3. Write about something good in your life that might have started out badly or with difficulty, but turned out better over time.

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Related episode: Sitting with Shitty Feelings

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I’m wrapping up Season 3 and taking a break over the holidays, but I’ll be back on January 14th for Season 4 with a new series on some of the essential life lessons my sweet mom taught me. Until then, I’m wishing you all good things, and time and space to try new things. Maybe a new creative project, quality time with friends, or deep rest. Do what lights you up inside and fills you with a sense of purpose. You deserve those moments for yourself. See you on January 14th.