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Today is that day I feared.

October 12, 2013 By Karen Main 15 Comments

My sleep was restless, I awoke tired and cranky.

As I stared in the mirror I knew, today was that day.

Today was that day I feared, the day I did not feel happy.

How can I write about Captured Bliss when I do not even feel slightly happy.

The fear of this day happening almost held me back from challenging myself to write about Captured Bliss for all 31 Days in October.

Bliss is not even visible on the horizon.

I am in a dip, a low spot.

I don’t feel happy and I don’t want to.

Today I am choosing to feel my other feelings, let them out for a walk, or even run.

Today I accept that I am human and that means I will have lows and highs.

Today I accept that I am not supposed to always be happy.

Today I don’t want to write about bliss, I want to take care of myself.

Today I will trust the truth, I will share with you how I wrangled a day without Bliss.

Macaron

I Indulged – a pretty treat on a pretty plate admired with my eyes and then again with my taste buds.

Handwriting

I Relieved –  furious, unedited writing in my journal until no more words could spill forth.

Thai Cook Book

I Prioritised Me – dug out that recipe I have been dying to cook and no one else likes.  Cooked it for me.

I Absorbed – a comfy spot, outside, eyes closed as I listened and smelled nature.

Later I will enjoy a bath.

Then I plan to go to bed early.

Bliss did not come today, happy didn’t either, that’s okay today is that day.

Today is that day I gained strength.

Today is that day I trusted my Truth and it  overcame my fear.

Today is that day I feared.  It came, I showed up and I am okay.

Today is that day……and tomorrow is a new day.

Have you showed up when you don’t want to?  How did you do it?

This is day 12 of my 31 days of Captured Bliss.



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Comments

  1. Betty Jack says

    October 12, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I do not believe we are meant to be eternally happy. I always deal with the down times in my life knowing without them we would not experience that blissful feeling. We need both in our lives to appreciate the good times. I just try to go with those feelings knowing eventually it will pass. Our lives are so blessed when we think of all the people living in fear in their own countries.

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    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 9:05 am

      So true, the down adds more value to the up. Ready to go up now

      Reply
  2. Linda Morrison says

    October 12, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    We all have those days sometimes…..love you, Karen xo

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    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 9:04 am

      Yes one of those days.

      Reply
  3. Clairity says

    October 12, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    We all have days like that. I find working out helps, that endorphin rush always makes me smile even when I least feel like being happy.

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    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 9:04 am

      Clairity I am heading out for a big long walk, great tip.

      Reply
  4. Herchel Scruggs says

    October 12, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    I agree with Clairity. Working out helps me but then so does indulging in a bag of oreos…

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    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 9:02 am

      Herchel two great options, workout then Oreos. Thank you

      Reply
  5. Annette says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    I love that you make these kinds of days feel “ok”. We all have them. You have given me a way to not harbour guilt about them.

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    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 9:01 am

      Nettie we do all have them we should feel ok about it.

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    October 13, 2013 at 1:08 am

    You know what I love this post. Even though you were not feeling it, you still turned it into something blissfully truthfully beautiful.

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    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Sarah, I surprised myself once I sat at the keyboard.

      Reply
  7. Betty Jack says

    October 13, 2013 at 9:11 am

    You have shown your vulnerable side which is such a brave thing to do . Good to hear you are feeling better. Wow I love the empathy and support in these comments. I too enjoy reading your blogs as you are so real and open. Looking forward to more posts.

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      October 13, 2013 at 11:16 am

      The empathy and support is overwhelming, this blogging gig is more than I could ever have hoped for. More posts to come.

      Reply

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