There seems to be an almost overwhelming amount of bloggage, self-help bookishness and general conversation about Being Happy, Finding The Positive, Overcoming Your Inner Crankiness...you get the idea.
But we all know that some days that just doesn't cut it. For whatever reason, regardless of our intent otherwise, The Universe doesn't go our way, and we usually put a smiley face on anyway and Bravely March On.
I propose that this Wednesday, today, October 6th 2010 and the first Wednesday of every month hereafter be designated "Wallowing Wednesday". We can allow ourselves, for however much time we need in that 24 hour period, to wallow in the unfairness, whether real or perceived, of life in general, our lives in particular. Whatever will allow you to fully appreciate the crap of life, the meanness of others, the line at the coffee shop, the person who cut you off in traffic, the Every-Effing-Red-Light-Between-Home-And-Destination-When-You're-Already-Running-Late...whatever it is that brings out your inner cranky, tantrum-disposed child: allow it. Tears? Fine. All day weepies? Fine. Five minutes of uncensored anger? Fine. A quiet day under a blanket with tea and a journal, or a good book, or a bad book? Be my guest.
My point is, that ignoring the fact that we don't always feel all sunshine and lollipops does a disservice to the fullness of Really Living. Today, I've got a to-do list that runs almost a full page, some Big Tasks, some little ones, but I'm giving myself both the time and the permission to wallow for a bit...then I'll crank some tunes, hula hoop for 5 minutes and get over it. Let me know how your Wallowing Wednesday goes.
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