Dina Deleasa Instagram – “ And your ears will hear a word behind you ,saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21
In the past year the simple act of walking has taken on heavier meaning. I remember after my first surgery in dealing with thyroid cancer last year when I got home, the first thing Brian had me do was walk up and down the street. I remember being so grateful to accomplish that right away. My motivation was to heal as quickly as possible. Fast forward to my second surgery that October, I would do the same thing. That winter I would complete radiation treatment. I couldn’t work out, I didn’t have enough stamina to run, but what I could do was walk. I was faithful with walking because I knew it would lead to running.
I also started dealing with the feelings of anxiety and depression again. I think from my past with PPD and PTSD, unfortunately after trauma things creep up on me. However, I know the signs now. I started getting irritable and irrational, getting frustrated and overwhelmed. Instead of expressing it, I was stuffing it and expecting people around me to read my mind. Now, I tell Brian I need a break and I go out, and walk. Not only do I walk it out, I pray it out, and worship it out. Suddenly, I start noticing what there is to be grateful for all around me, my heart beat slows, as I allow God to pace me instead of my emotions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsettled, maybe consider adopting this little habit. The house, the kids and everything else will still be there when you get back, I promise. However, your attitude of anger and overwhelm will not.
#dishspiration #encouraging | Posted on 09/Sep/2024 06:49:39
