“Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.” (Elizabeth George)
I’ve had the tendency for a very long time to think there’s something I need to do, something I need to change, or something I need to work on when things aren’t where my mind wants them to be. And I’ve often searched quite diligently and used every bit of my strength to push myself in whatever direction I need to, hoping it will help me find the answer on how to ease my mind. But what I’ve been learning recently is that this type of programming doesn’t work for me anymore, as it only causes me to be extremely tense, to beat myself up, and to think I’m not doing well enough in some aspect of my life. The reality is that I’m already doing plenty and instead need to be much kinder with myself because in doing so, I’ve noticed it helps to soothe my mind and remain calm, no matter what it is I’m going through. But even better, it also seems to help lessen some of my pain, which is precisely why I plan on being more gentle with myself the next time I find my mind trying to tell me I’m not doing enough in some area of my life.
I pray that I may become gentler with myself in every area of my life and that I remember that the next time my mind tries convincing me I’m not doing good enough because I am.
Peace, love, light, and joy,
Andrew Arthur Dawson