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Life's heartaches throw us off balance emotionally. Little things become big and the truly
big things become little. Your focus is on yourself and your troubles. Resolution
will bring balance. But until then, it is as if a dark veil is covering your face so
you cannot see reality. Self-absorption is not easily fixed by setting aside your
problems, reading Scripture and praying or concentration on someone worse off than you.
Nor do comments like “snap out of it” work.
It is difficult to focus on anything when energy levels are low. So I decided to stick
with “me, me, me.” The idea being to shift from a negative to a more positive picture of
myself; thus removing that dark veil to reveal a brighter world.
What could I do from the confines of my recliner? Write!
And the Pity Party Bashers were born.
And the Pity Party Bashers were born.
I used writing prompts. Full sentences, good grammar, spelling, and punctuation are not
required. Just scribble down a response.
Write for a minimum of 3 minutes using one or more of the following prompts:
Out the window… I am so glad…
I am wearing… A memory that makes me smile…
I hear… My favorite…
My favorite color… Music…
I am inspired by… If money was no obstacle, I…
I feel… I am thankful…
My favorite poem… An important truth…
I am learning… A Spiritual highlight…
My favorite smell… A source of joy…
I think… Over a cup of tea, let’s chat…
I am praying… A book I recommend…
My favorite Scripture… A friend…
A movie I recommend… My favorite flower…
Save you responses and add to them later as needed.
When Pitiful Pearl has left, you are done.
When Pitiful Pearl has left, you are done.
Ó 2015 Constance Gilbert
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