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What's your strategy for picking yourself up when you're down?

Please share any coping strategies or inspirational resources that you would like to offer at this time of crisis in the world.

I find that just turning off the TV helps. I don't need to know what's going on every second of the day. I find another hobby - one I really enjoy - to immerse myself in for an hour or so.

There are things you can control in your world, and things you can't. So sometimes you have to just focus on the things that you can, and have faith that the other things will work out well. Worrying about it won't change the outcome.

I like to take rambling walks in the morning for myself. I live in a major city, so to get up early, it's still quiet and the hustle and bustle hasn't started yet. The streets are fairly clear and now that it's spring, there are flowers and trees to enjoy. I walk around and let whatever is in my head just run on while I try to think about how my body feels and how the day seems. Nice and clearing.

For inside the house, I keep a vase of fresh flowers on my mantle with my other precious treasures. I have to stay vigilent to clear them out when they start to die, but a lot of my friends will walk over and smell them or comment on them when they come over.

- Rae

Good question, "What's your strategy for picking yourself up when you're down?"

I find that I can't afford to wait until I get down to figure out how to pick myself up. Look what happened to Humpty Dumpy. I don't know about you, but I seem to need to find early morning time each day to be quiet and center myself. If I don't, everyone can see the difference (especially my husband;)).

Some mediate or take walks. I try to take time for prayer to be quiet and listen for angel messages. I bring my concerns and troubles to the table and ask for answers. I might not always get an immediate answer, but I always feel better having done it and know that somehow whatever the situation is will work out.

In addition to prayer, I also take time to read the Bible and an inspirational book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. There is always some gem I walk away with that helps me get through the day.

There is also a neat Website called http://www.spirituality.com. It has many inspiring articles, which have helped me through difficult times. Hope that helps.

I think that what Lisa said in a few short words is the most correct way to deal with low moments.

I'm not into religion, so forgive my ignorance in not appreciating this method, but as long as it works for you, go ahead.

With a low moment at hand, you must think camly about what you can do and what you cannot. Act accordingly. Don't get too upset with the problem, it won't help much. Also, spend some time relaxing, do something you enjoy.

If you do target shooting and entirely miss the taget, it doesn't mean that the next shot will be as bad. Just relax, concentrate, do everything you're supposed to do, do it as well as you can and you'll once again do a great shot. You won't miss again unless you don't stop thinking about it.

Sooo many words, but in essence it's what Lisa has said.

(A side note: Ooops, I can't believe I've just participated in "Beauty" forum. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I wonder what this topic is doing here though ... <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

This is the "Inspiration Forum," not "Beauty," but 12 topics on Beauty and Self Help are grouped together and are apparently under the abbreviated heading "Beauty" in the forums. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />