Daily Question, February 6 How can I lighten my load and lighten my life? 47 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. devy1 year agodevyIn reality my life is good. The only area I am trying to cut back on to lessen my emotional load is to avoid the constant bombardement of current affairs. I do this by skimming past people’s political posts or opinions on social media, by limiting my news watching and concentrating on my positivities.. yes keep informed by don’t overdo it. 9 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioI agree. I started doing this, too. It reaches a point where “being informed” makes us lose perspective of… well, LIFE. If I don’t limit myself I forget that the sun still comes up, still sets… that in between the birds come to the bird feeder going about their own business. That my family still loves me and I love them. That my hands can still do work that has meaning. You are quite right that too much “current affairs” can be a burden. A little of it goes a long way these days! 6 Reply Patricia1 year agoPatriciaThere are some things happening related to my elderly dad that will not be “lighter”…. but I can pray for less of a worried attitude about it. Breathe and just take each moment as it comes, make a plan but don’t freak. Trust the provision of God to hold what I can’t. 9 Reply EJP1 year agoEJPBe simple and easy, gratefully. 8 Reply GratefulOne1 year agoGratefulOneI love this 2 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleI can lighten my load and lighten my life by staying focused on the present, taking better care of my body, maintaining a proper work-life balance, and always remember to have fun and be kind. laugh:) 8 Reply Peter1 year agoPeterBy being aware of the limitless inner space within me, not being a slave to my thoughts. 10 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishSaying ‘No’ to amazing learning opportunities is hard for me. But….a girl can only fit so many things into one day. So, placing importance on relationships & building in pockets of time for all the lovely people in my life. That’s a really great place to start! 7 Reply sunnypatti1 year agosunnypattiThe only real 'load' I'm carrying is my job. I'm unsure how to lighten my load, as I've been trying to do this since I stepped into a higher position. We aren't really given all the tools we need to get our jobs done efficiently, and the pandemic isn't helping with callouts and CoVid exposures/quarantines. Plus, we're just short-handed in general and constantly behind on production. I do reach out for help, but if the hands aren't there, they aren't there. I'm not sure how to lighten this area o...The only real ‘load’ I’m carrying is my job. I’m unsure how to lighten my load, as I’ve been trying to do this since I stepped into a higher position. We aren’t really given all the tools we need to get our jobs done efficiently, and the pandemic isn’t helping with callouts and CoVid exposures/quarantines. Plus, we’re just short-handed in general and constantly behind on production. I do reach out for help, but if the hands aren’t there, they aren’t there. I’m not sure how to lighten this area of my life, but I willingly applied for and stepped into this role, so I am going to keep trucking on, expressing what’s going on to my bosses, and asking for help. It’s a great learning process though, which I try hard to remember, and on the days it exhausts me, I do my best to rest and stop when my body and mind tell me to. Read More9 Reply expati1 year agoexpatiI wouldn’t struggle so hard to lighten my load as sometimes that in itself needs to be let go of to just live life. 2 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestI know you and I are in the same industry. I’m taking a two weeks hiatus. . . to just live without a mask and gloves. 3 Reply Kevin1 year agoKevinThough my days are filled with worthy pursuits and endeavors that serve others, I have the privilege of being retired. I am grateful to be able to say that I am currently pleased with my chosen undertakings. 9 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolGood Morning, It’s 4 a.m. and I have wandered in and out of sleep since 8:30 p.m. last night. My skeletal pain levels have been constant and are making sleep challenging. I find it very hard to accept my current reality. I’ve been praying for the willingness to embrace “what is.” I’ve been praying to make this discomfort a prayer for all who are suffering physically and emotionally during these difficult times. It helps to lighten my load. I try not to forget that life is often a dance...Good Morning, It’s 4 a.m. and I have wandered in and out of sleep since 8:30 p.m. last night. My skeletal pain levels have been constant and are making sleep challenging. I find it very hard to accept my current reality. I’ve been praying for the willingness to embrace “what is.” I’ve been praying to make this discomfort a prayer for all who are suffering physically and emotionally during these difficult times. It helps to lighten my load. I try not to forget that life is often a dance with mystery. I try to remember not to label “what is happening” as good or bad. I pause frequently and remind myself that going with the flow lightens my load. Read More14 Reply Mike1 year agoMikeI conclude every night with Compline from the Angel of the Hour on this site. Part of the affirmation or prayer is to send blessings to all who cannot sleep. Sleep is such a gift. My list of people who I remember a this time of night is growing and I will add you to it. 5 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolHow very thoughtful of you. Thanks 2 Reply Present Moment1 year agoPresent MomentPain transformed to prayers and life to dance…. I think your difficult night has brought a lovely dawn. Thank you. 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