I had a bad day yesterday. It wasn't the typical "Monday's suck" day, it was much worse. I couldn't figure out why it was such a bad day and why I was reacting so strongly to pretty much everyday stress. However, this morning while driving (& praying) to work I had a moment of clarity.
Last Friday after work I headed over to the temple. After spending two hours in the house of the Lord, I left feeling rejuvenated and re-energized. (See Special Day...10 years in the making for full details). On Saturday I cleaned my house (for 7 hours) and did some shopping. It was a very busy and productive day. At the end of which I was totally worn out but quite satisfied with what I had accomplished. On Sunday, I went to church and then that night I went to a youth fireside. I had a good day, heck I had a great weekend. I felt good about myself and I was spiritually feed, full in fact. I was on some sort of cloud or bubble or something.
I was still riding my high as I drove to my training Monday morning. I was feeling very happy and grateful. Then at the training I was board, because of the repeat of information from previous trainings. And then the lady I was sitting next to was not very computer literate (it was a computer training, obviously). I have discovered I don't have much patients for people with little to no computer skills.
Anyway, after the training I hurried back to my school so I could make the department meeting. At this point my high was falling, but in a hang-gliding fall to the ground type of way. However, during the meeting we were talking about how due to budget cuts we are going to lose 2 counselors next year and what that meant to our caseload and other obligations & responsibilities. At this point I feel doom and gloom completely overwhelm me. I'm stressed and overwhelmed with what I have on my plate this year! How am I ever going manage next year? My fall back to Earth is no longer soft, slow and gentle it is now a fast spiraling tail spin back to reality.
My moment of clarity that I had this morning testified to me that I had spent the last 2 1/2 days in the world but not of it. However, upon returning to work I was THRUST back into being part of the world. My weekend of peace had made me unprepared to handle the stresses of my life. I felt like crying. I just wanted to curl up in a ball, in a dark hole somewhere far far away. Today was a bit better of a day, but I'm still feeling the burn of my crash. I'll get over it, unfortunately.
I miss my bubble!
Hope today and the rest of the week are better days for you. Keep your chin up, everthing will work out.
ReplyDeletecrap for the bubble pop. I'm glad your weekend was so wonderful and you were prepared to know why your bubble burst. It's hard to live in the world and not be overcome by it. Hope you get the support you need to feel good. The weekend is coming it's just hiding around the corner. Take care
ReplyDeleteAnnie, you are so loved! Its hard to know what the right words are for me to type, but that I read your blog, I love you, you are in my prayers, and life is one big test! Goodness, its rough though. I am so thankful to be friends with you. I loved our outing to Time Out last year. Keep the spirit with you, it will lift you through the rough spots and comfort you more in the peaceful times:)
ReplyDeleteSorry about the crash, but Happy Anniversary! Hope it is a good one :)
ReplyDeleteYou will reach a new high coming this Friday when we are all down there having a blast with ya.
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