For me if I felt I was facing a brick wall behind me, I would first try to listen and learn with patience and consideration and without judgement and I would try to speak from my own truth but if no change then I would try to identify what feels peaceful and soul nourishing for me and I’d go and spend time there. I love it when looking at art or nature or reading something uplifting or a good conversation helps shift my perspective in a way that feels really positive and helpful for me. I try to stay as far away as I can from snarkiness or various other types of nihilistic energy and I don’t trust everybody because not everyone desires to be or do good in relation to others. But I remind myself that nothing can ever detract from any of our inner worth at the deepest level and that everyone is just doing the best they can at any moment based on their own perceptions and circumstances. What has kept me going (and I’m a lot older than you) is realizing how light will eventually appear when things appear darkest.
I completely agree with the avoiding snarkiness and negativity. Being surrounded by it always feels incredibly draining. Nothing like the peace and soul nourishing environments you also discuss. It’s wonderful advice and I’ll certainly try to actively embrace this. Thank you for taking the time to comment and for your great advice!
For me if I felt I was facing a brick wall behind me, I would first try to listen and learn with patience and consideration and without judgement and I would try to speak from my own truth but if no change then I would try to identify what feels peaceful and soul nourishing for me and I’d go and spend time there. I love it when looking at art or nature or reading something uplifting or a good conversation helps shift my perspective in a way that feels really positive and helpful for me. I try to stay as far away as I can from snarkiness or various other types of nihilistic energy and I don’t trust everybody because not everyone desires to be or do good in relation to others. But I remind myself that nothing can ever detract from any of our inner worth at the deepest level and that everyone is just doing the best they can at any moment based on their own perceptions and circumstances. What has kept me going (and I’m a lot older than you) is realizing how light will eventually appear when things appear darkest.
I completely agree with the avoiding snarkiness and negativity. Being surrounded by it always feels incredibly draining. Nothing like the peace and soul nourishing environments you also discuss. It’s wonderful advice and I’ll certainly try to actively embrace this. Thank you for taking the time to comment and for your great advice!
I’m glad what I shared speaks to you!