Hello Dear One,
As I was dancing in the sunshine on retreat last week I committed to having more fun. Not in two months. Not when it feels like the right time. Right now.
I’m so guilty of delaying things, of working really hard and telling myself I can have fun later. Last year my friend literally prescribed more fun when I felt depleted and low. The truth is I can have fun now, if I decide to. This never means not feeling my feelings. I might be deep in anxiety, sadness, grief or frustration AND still book a gig, catch up with friends, dance until I belly laugh. We can experience more than one thing. We often need to, don’t you think?
Last Friday, instead of going home, I extended my holiday and had a lovely extra day.
This letter is an invitation to think about the stories you tell yourself about when you ‘get to’ have fun, if you prioritise it and how you might make little changes. I’m right here with you, negotiating with the anxious part of myself, asserting that I get to enjoy myself.
I hope it helps. Sometimes when I feel low, stressed or stuck it can seem like fun things are far away. That’s ok. If you need another topic today go to the archives. But come back here when you can. It helps me to make a list of fun moments to help connect back to the feeling; to prove joy is always possible.
Thanks for being here and being you.
All love,
Jo
Well said. It’s unrealistic to be happy all the time. Our emotions change, so it helps to do what you love despite those feelings.
One important thing, however, is to acknowledge that they exist. It’s okay to feel.
Love this.