
In the midst of the deepest, darkest night, when we feel most humbled by life, the faint shadow of our wings appear…
Marianne Williamson
In the midst of the deepest, darkest night, when we feel most humbled by life, the faint shadow of our wings appear…
Marianne Williamson
I Do enough, I Have enough, I Am enough
I let go of the need to have it all figured out
Acceptance brings new clarity
I send loving thoughts to those who didnt mean to hurt me
I forgive myself
Where I am is where I am meant to be…
Love is always with me
I allow love in and breathe out the darkness
H.O.P.E hold on pain ends….
Love and peace
Zad…xx
I recieve love graciously
I LET GO of the need to control others
I honour my body with good food and rest
I listen to my gut instincts and let them guide me
Forgiveness flows to me and through me
When I ask it is given to me in a way I understand
its ALL OK help is on its way..
I AM ready for a loving, commited relationship….
Good morning,
Today I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce my new venture with the The Mens Lounge on my website and to share a little of my own experience with you.
Having lived through the devastating effect of a male family members suicide I felt compelled to share my experience, strength and hope.
I understand that as a male some of the messages, both externally and internally that could be running are:
Be strong
Dont be vulnerable
Dont show emotion
Try / work harder
Be the “provider”
Put others first
Be perfect
Anger is OK, but tears arent
Im wondering how this is resonating with you as you are reading this?
I worked in high end corporate roles in the city of London and had a work ethic drummed into me to work harder and never show weakness.
This came at a big cost to my own mental, emotional and physical health and I kept pushing myself further and harder.
I was burnt out and had nothing left to give and eventually I broke.I was ignoring my mental health needs to my detriment.
At that moment I made a conscious decision to stop work and get the right support which started my journey of healing and self-discovery.
This was a difficult decision to make as I didnt have a plan B and ive always needed a plan and to feel in “control”. I had to trust that the outcome would be right for me.
Thankfully It has worked out in a way that fits in with my values and has brought about a shift in putting my recovery and mental health first. This has meant rigorous honesty , self enquiry and very importantly reaching out for help and support when needed.
Today I also practice a lot of what works including chanting, meditation, journalling and I also have weekly therapy.
It doesnt mean I dont have days that I struggle, I do but now those days are less frequent and more managable.
Of course Im not perfect either but I have a more compassionate voice within, that encourages me to be kinder to myself.
I encourage you to reach out, ask for help and support and above all learn to be kinder to yourself too.
Please feel free to comment and share. Id love to hear what has worked for you…
With much Love.
Zad.
Sometimes the most empowering thing we can do for ourselves is to walk away.