Thanks Graham for popping in to do a sudden live. Perfect time for me, here at the Northern Territory,at the top end of Australia. I have just returned home from my evening walk where I witnessed one of the most spectacular sunsets 🌅 I will have to agree with you being out in the nature is so healing , it sure helps finding clarity!! Another way is through art , painting always helps!
I had a similar unexplained funk recently. Not even sure where it came from but knew I needed to shift perspectives. I was able to take some time to sit down with my journal and write out what I was feeling. A poem came out of it - no surprise there. For me, just putting "voice" to what I was experiencing helped me move past the heaviness. Thanks for the reminder to take care and give ourselves grace and compassion in those times. Nice to hear from you even though I was sleeping. 😊 Have a great getaway!
Good to see you Graham. Enjoyed your thoughts for today (Friday morning in Calgary) I find at my stage of life and spiritual maturity that I'm much better at recognizing if I'm stuck, and doing something about it. And Chris and I are blessed in being able to support one another when we are in a funk ... just by giving the other some space and quiet and when ready to talk about it being a good listener for the other. Our active prayer life is a huge help! Being retired, we find much more time for prayer, contemplation and meditation. We seem to be make small adjustments rather than needing those bigger adjustments when we were younger. I love your metaphor of keeping our instruments tuned. If you ignore the instrument for too long, it's much harder to re-tune. With everyday tuning so much easier to tweak. For us, the Ignation spirituality approach, with morning and evening reflection and prayers really helps us stay in tune with God, with ourselves and with each other.
Good morning Graham thank you for the replay. I am catching it as I’m driving to work. I know exactly what you mean about being in a funk and you do have to take time for yourself and to get some clarity, on how to handle the situation that you’re in. I recently just had to do the same because I had a personal issue myself, but I just look to God and just get quiet. I have to remember that he’s in control and I’m not. He’ll answer when he feels it is the right time. So I’m glad you were able to take the time in nature and do some exercise and eat your Goji berries, which they sound pretty good. I might have to look it up. I just need to know where to get them. Well I hope you have a tremendous Saturday. I think for you it’s Saturday and us Friday unless you posted this yesterday. Which then it would’ve been Friday for you and Thursday for us. Well anyway, have a great day and blessings to you Graham.
WOW! Time zone catch up from around the globe how exciting is that. I'm presently traveling on the road right now visiting my daughter and her family in a different state. I really enjoy these topic's that you bring on your podcast. You've given my world a upgrade with labels and knowledgeable information for this I could not explain to myself before now, and I want to thank you for that. Like I've said in my past writing on your 'Time Has Come Podcast' and 'Subtack Platform'. My internal world is different than most people who see their life through other people, but not through themselves. You see I have live this way for six decades, and I am very proud of all my accomplishment, even the little ones. As I enter into my seventh decade on earth you are teaching me things that I have already completed in my life. Am grateful for the people I have met along the way who have my friends despite that I'm genuine and uniquely different than anyone else they have every meet. I'm honor for their honest when it comes to me and my abilities for the life I wanted to have for myself. A lot of people can be skeptical when it comes to me, but am okay with that, it's more their problem then mine. I'm a caregiver, I rarely get in a funk! I enjoy the life I provide for myself and I'm Happy! So, thank you again for sharing your wisdom.
Yes ‘funk’ is a nice light word for where I’m at with significant challenges. Thanks Graham - caught this as I woke up: I appreciate your perspective and I forget to feel love for myself. Have a chasm to cross, so will pray/meditate now for that next piece of action. Have fun in Australia! Blessings to everyone here. ❤️
Graham, this was a wonderful surprise and a great start to my day! I am refreshed and find clarity meditating on scripture, and in quiet time listening to nature and the birds singing a good morning melody.
This was an interesting thought process for me as I listened to this replay. When I am stuck I find myself doing more and contemplating later. I begin doing that which must be done. Embrace that moment. Step two next thing that has to be done. Step three, four…and so on. As I accomplish each task, embrace each moment, breathe, pray, and ask myself “did I enjoy that and why?” “do I want to do that the rest of my life?” My mind clears, I am less overwhelmed and I have checked off a few “to do’s”. I then reward myself in a me moment, a break and reflection on clarity. Thank you, Graham, for this live and a moment to listen to a somewhat different perspective, to contemplate, and to review how your thoughts align with my process. Continued blessings.
Thank you for this unexpected live chat. For some reason I keep missing it, but watching the replay is also so helpful. It was another encouragement to look at myself with compassion and keep taking small steps to get out of my funk. It has been a few months now that I feel my instrument is out of tune. In theory, I know what to do: change my focus, walk my dog, enjoy nature, meditate, sing... These things help me for a while, but not for long. My biggest funk is that I feel like I have to let go of so many things these days that I end up losing my own sense of purpose. I am a loose ship without a harbor... This is so overwhelming that I am withdrawing more and more from the social world. I myself do not understand where the positive, enjoying life Bie has gone.
I look forward to your new meditation. It will surely be helpful. In the meantime, I will continue to do my best here - with self-compassion - to find my way out of this funk. Thanks for your help and I wish you all the best on your new adventures!🙏💕
My opinion.. You acted more content in Canada, probably becoz your from their! Maybe go back for couple days and get your mind straight on whats bothering you! Then start again😁
I like to go for a walk very early in the morning, before the sun comes up, I feel it's like recharging my batteries to face the day. After work, I walk on the beach with my husband. We talk a lot about our day and give each other encouragement and advice.
If you want to get out of a negative state such as regret, failure, depression, remorse, or gloom, there must be some reason deep inside. You can't change the past, but you can change the future and yourself. Only you can change your life. Strong people know how to escape. Always say your dreams out loud and smack your lips, and you will get closer to your dreams. Seek nature, walk with your thoughts in the scenery, sky, space, or faraway countries. Meditate, move your body, run, listen to music, meet friends who will listen to you, and listen to your soul and ask yourself what you want to do. Walls are opportunities, so I think it's important not to give up, stay positive, and make an effort.
I always enjoy walking in nature. If along the beach, listening to the waves gives me solace. I have also found gardening gets me grounded. I love watching plants growing from seeds. Whether in an outside garden or herbs in the house. It’s a sign of growth for me.
Graham, sorry I missed the live. Glad you worked through your funk. I've been a bit out of sorts of late but on Friday I had a day that sifted my thoughts. I did the ANZAC March (something I do ever year). The march is to remember those who served & died in all wars. It made me remember how lucky I am & to thank those who have done before me. Speaking with the veterans really humbles me & pulled me out of my slump.
Thanks Graham for popping in to do a sudden live. Perfect time for me, here at the Northern Territory,at the top end of Australia. I have just returned home from my evening walk where I witnessed one of the most spectacular sunsets 🌅 I will have to agree with you being out in the nature is so healing , it sure helps finding clarity!! Another way is through art , painting always helps!
I had a similar unexplained funk recently. Not even sure where it came from but knew I needed to shift perspectives. I was able to take some time to sit down with my journal and write out what I was feeling. A poem came out of it - no surprise there. For me, just putting "voice" to what I was experiencing helped me move past the heaviness. Thanks for the reminder to take care and give ourselves grace and compassion in those times. Nice to hear from you even though I was sleeping. 😊 Have a great getaway!
Good to see you Graham. Enjoyed your thoughts for today (Friday morning in Calgary) I find at my stage of life and spiritual maturity that I'm much better at recognizing if I'm stuck, and doing something about it. And Chris and I are blessed in being able to support one another when we are in a funk ... just by giving the other some space and quiet and when ready to talk about it being a good listener for the other. Our active prayer life is a huge help! Being retired, we find much more time for prayer, contemplation and meditation. We seem to be make small adjustments rather than needing those bigger adjustments when we were younger. I love your metaphor of keeping our instruments tuned. If you ignore the instrument for too long, it's much harder to re-tune. With everyday tuning so much easier to tweak. For us, the Ignation spirituality approach, with morning and evening reflection and prayers really helps us stay in tune with God, with ourselves and with each other.
Good morning Graham thank you for the replay. I am catching it as I’m driving to work. I know exactly what you mean about being in a funk and you do have to take time for yourself and to get some clarity, on how to handle the situation that you’re in. I recently just had to do the same because I had a personal issue myself, but I just look to God and just get quiet. I have to remember that he’s in control and I’m not. He’ll answer when he feels it is the right time. So I’m glad you were able to take the time in nature and do some exercise and eat your Goji berries, which they sound pretty good. I might have to look it up. I just need to know where to get them. Well I hope you have a tremendous Saturday. I think for you it’s Saturday and us Friday unless you posted this yesterday. Which then it would’ve been Friday for you and Thursday for us. Well anyway, have a great day and blessings to you Graham.
WOW! Time zone catch up from around the globe how exciting is that. I'm presently traveling on the road right now visiting my daughter and her family in a different state. I really enjoy these topic's that you bring on your podcast. You've given my world a upgrade with labels and knowledgeable information for this I could not explain to myself before now, and I want to thank you for that. Like I've said in my past writing on your 'Time Has Come Podcast' and 'Subtack Platform'. My internal world is different than most people who see their life through other people, but not through themselves. You see I have live this way for six decades, and I am very proud of all my accomplishment, even the little ones. As I enter into my seventh decade on earth you are teaching me things that I have already completed in my life. Am grateful for the people I have met along the way who have my friends despite that I'm genuine and uniquely different than anyone else they have every meet. I'm honor for their honest when it comes to me and my abilities for the life I wanted to have for myself. A lot of people can be skeptical when it comes to me, but am okay with that, it's more their problem then mine. I'm a caregiver, I rarely get in a funk! I enjoy the life I provide for myself and I'm Happy! So, thank you again for sharing your wisdom.
Yes ‘funk’ is a nice light word for where I’m at with significant challenges. Thanks Graham - caught this as I woke up: I appreciate your perspective and I forget to feel love for myself. Have a chasm to cross, so will pray/meditate now for that next piece of action. Have fun in Australia! Blessings to everyone here. ❤️
Graham, this was a wonderful surprise and a great start to my day! I am refreshed and find clarity meditating on scripture, and in quiet time listening to nature and the birds singing a good morning melody.
Enjoy your road trip, and be safe. 🙏
Music, nature, prayer, and the Bible — that’s how I bring light to cloudy days and remind myself that I’m not alone. 🙌🏻
Thank you, Graham, for sharing the replay of the live! ❤️
This was an interesting thought process for me as I listened to this replay. When I am stuck I find myself doing more and contemplating later. I begin doing that which must be done. Embrace that moment. Step two next thing that has to be done. Step three, four…and so on. As I accomplish each task, embrace each moment, breathe, pray, and ask myself “did I enjoy that and why?” “do I want to do that the rest of my life?” My mind clears, I am less overwhelmed and I have checked off a few “to do’s”. I then reward myself in a me moment, a break and reflection on clarity. Thank you, Graham, for this live and a moment to listen to a somewhat different perspective, to contemplate, and to review how your thoughts align with my process. Continued blessings.
Thank you for this unexpected live chat. For some reason I keep missing it, but watching the replay is also so helpful. It was another encouragement to look at myself with compassion and keep taking small steps to get out of my funk. It has been a few months now that I feel my instrument is out of tune. In theory, I know what to do: change my focus, walk my dog, enjoy nature, meditate, sing... These things help me for a while, but not for long. My biggest funk is that I feel like I have to let go of so many things these days that I end up losing my own sense of purpose. I am a loose ship without a harbor... This is so overwhelming that I am withdrawing more and more from the social world. I myself do not understand where the positive, enjoying life Bie has gone.
I look forward to your new meditation. It will surely be helpful. In the meantime, I will continue to do my best here - with self-compassion - to find my way out of this funk. Thanks for your help and I wish you all the best on your new adventures!🙏💕
My opinion.. You acted more content in Canada, probably becoz your from their! Maybe go back for couple days and get your mind straight on whats bothering you! Then start again😁
I like to go for a walk very early in the morning, before the sun comes up, I feel it's like recharging my batteries to face the day. After work, I walk on the beach with my husband. We talk a lot about our day and give each other encouragement and advice.
If you want to get out of a negative state such as regret, failure, depression, remorse, or gloom, there must be some reason deep inside. You can't change the past, but you can change the future and yourself. Only you can change your life. Strong people know how to escape. Always say your dreams out loud and smack your lips, and you will get closer to your dreams. Seek nature, walk with your thoughts in the scenery, sky, space, or faraway countries. Meditate, move your body, run, listen to music, meet friends who will listen to you, and listen to your soul and ask yourself what you want to do. Walls are opportunities, so I think it's important not to give up, stay positive, and make an effort.
I always enjoy walking in nature. If along the beach, listening to the waves gives me solace. I have also found gardening gets me grounded. I love watching plants growing from seeds. Whether in an outside garden or herbs in the house. It’s a sign of growth for me.
Graham, sorry I missed the live. Glad you worked through your funk. I've been a bit out of sorts of late but on Friday I had a day that sifted my thoughts. I did the ANZAC March (something I do ever year). The march is to remember those who served & died in all wars. It made me remember how lucky I am & to thank those who have done before me. Speaking with the veterans really humbles me & pulled me out of my slump.
I believe in you, Graham, as I believe in myself. It will all clear up!