when life becomes a challenge
that seems a bit too much
take a deep breath
get out of my head
find healthier distractions
reconfigure the furniture
add some brighter personal touches
get back to that list of favourites
music, movies, books or friends
phone one or two, get another’s view
try to exercise some more
learn new hobbies galore
reach out to those I adore
try to help another I implore
for all these can trigger endorphins
to lift me up from the dregs
they can turn that downward spiral
into constructive creativity instead
paint read listen clean or compose
find a cathartic endeavour to uplift
life is far too short
to allow myself to be caught
in a negative frame of mind
for an unhealthy length of time
I can rise above this slime!
no point saying ‘I’m too tired’
turning this around is desired
and a little effort is required
as it rests with me to get inspired
transformation is to be admired!
lay off the meds and gin
connect with like-kin
sing an uplifting hymn
let the light shine right in
don’t let darkness win!
dedicated to all those struggling, may all find peace and well-being by being brave enough to reach out!
aroused 
All good advice to keep negative thoughts from becoming action or habit!! I especially like the 6th stanza~
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Such a wonderful prescription, Doctor Kate 🙂 Using it as a daily checklist with a required # each day will do a body, mind, and soul good.
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Good morning Kate .. and wonderfully positive poem, I adored every stanza, and especially liked this one …
“life is far too short
to allow myself to be caught
in a negative frame of mind
for an unhealthy length of time
I can rise above this slime!”
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Beautifully written Kate, full of great message
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That’s a great message. We should let go of negativity and make the best of what we can
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YOU are a bright warm light that dispels the darkness, SweetKate! 🙂 Thank you! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
🌞 🌞 🌞
PS…gorgeous photo! So many colors of nature captured in one place! 🙂
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beautifully Kate, words that inspire and nurture.
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Superb and excellent message on how to get rid of stress, tensions and fears. Life is so short why spend on all these negatives but be happy and gay. Great post, Kate.
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Inspiring words, sis. Not always easy but always doable.
The jacarandas look beautiful.
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Beautiful thoughts, inspiring ones👌👌
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“Lay off the meds and gin…connect with kin” — loved it.
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Love your verse here, Kate; and the last stanza is stunning.
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You know the secret of happiness Kate .
Your poems are flowing like a rill from its well!
Love ❤
Michel
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Such a beautiful poem filled to the brim with clarity, positive direction and inspiration 💛 reminds me of the Shaman’s teaching how they connect to the earth, sky, air, trees and talk to them when stressed – that’s the medicine to turn to.
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Yes! Sometimes we need to be very intentional about keeping negativity at bay…and these are excellent suggestions.
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Truly inspiring and beautiful Kate…we can all find healing, with ways you’ve mentioned…Happy Sunday Kate
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This is a very nice poem, Kate. How is your weather in New Zealand? We are having the coldest weather in nearly 70 years here in South Africa.
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I live in Australia Robbie, we have had some super cold days but some lovely sunny ones too, so it’s fluctuating on a daily basis.
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It’s important 6hat we look out for each other as well as ourselves. ( k)
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exactly Kerfe, only way this will work … we need each others backs 🙂
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Wow!
This is something I needed for today. Thank you so much, Kate 🙂
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Reblogged this on Blog of Hammad Rais and commented:
We all need a break!
From all of that which is making us running around in circles.
Though there might be some meaning to it, in one way or another, but if you at it in a longer run, there’s nothing but tiredness and fatigue.
Which makes us long for something afresh, completely new.
Or may be something old, which we hadn’t touched in a long time.
To ensure mind and soul’s integrity, for our own betterment.
Kate has penned a lovely piece about personal transformation, which certainly clicked my heart in an instant.
Do read it out!
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This is so beautiful…..
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this piece is poetic and practical. ❤
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Inspiring and uplifting perspective on dealing with adversity, Kate! Love the photo and the Jacaranda in bloom! ❤ All the best!
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Well said Kate! Our life journey brings us to moments of transformation . . . good and bad. Hopefully, the good ones survive over the bad ones.
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with resilience, support and time they can only strengthen our character Richard 🙂
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