Check Your Anchors

So this week has been pretty tough to be the "Seize the Moment" role model and the thoughts I had yesterday would either have me arrested or institutionalised. Of course my commitment to write the Friday morning inspiration is on my mind during this 'full-moon' phase as well.

"What could I possibly write about when I feel so negative that would be of benefit?" 

Well, to answer my own question, it's that we will all go through trials that test the body, mind and soul and there will be cycles of highs and lows in each of the aspects of your make-up. That's obviously not the good news though. The good news is that it is completely normal!

When you are in cycle of a 'high', recognise what you are doing and purposefully add it to your memory store. When your 'high' starts waning and the shadows of the low start creeping in or even if it is a sudden cloudburst that struck without warning, revisit the memory of the high and start the move back into the sunlight.

Sometimes it is an injury that will limit the ability to exercise the body. Maybe a tragic loss or just an absence of motivation. It may be something that has a short cycle that requires some intense therapy or focus to resolve the problem or it may be a lengthy healing process. Perhaps this is a time to focus on another aspect that has been neglected.  

I believe when you have a balanced, joy of the mind, body and soul, that is when you are at your happiest. 

That sounds a bit new-age for a Christian, but we were created with a body that needs maintenance, a mind that needs stimulation and a soul that needs spiritual nourishment. If any are neglected, or in a storm, the others will either be drawn into the whirlwind or be strong enough to anchor you through the storm. When the storm hits, it's too late to start checking your anchors. Some may not even know how to use them, some may be so under-developed that the slightest breeze will put them under strain. Make sure the anchors are in place and in the best condition you are able to maintain them. When you need to use them, you know where they are, you are skilled in their use and you know you can rely on them to see you through the storm you are or about to face.