Okay, so I’ve been trying this thing called the “LIFE Model,” and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a journey. It’s all about, you know, growing and recovering and becoming a better version of yourself. Sounds kinda cheesy, but stick with me.
I started by trying to be more in tune with my feelings. I know, it’s like, duh, but I realized I was really good at just pushing things down. Like, if I was sad, I’d just tell myself to get over it. If I was angry, I’d bottle it up. Not healthy, folks.
So I began to allow myself to actually feel. I’d be on my way to work, feeling a little down, and I’d just acknowledge it. “Okay, I’m feeling sad today. That’s fine.” It was weird at first, like talking to a little kid inside me. I even kept a journal for a bit to track this stuff, I did not write everything down, but it helped, I guess.
Then, the next step was all about sharing these feelings with people I trust. This was the hardest part, to be honest. I picked a couple of close friends and my sister, and I started opening up more. Not like, dumping all my problems on them, but just being more honest about how I was doing.
- I told my friend Sarah about how stressed I was at work, and she actually listened and gave me some decent advice.
- I talked to my sister about some old family stuff that was still bugging me, and it was such a relief.
It was like a weight off my shoulders. It’s not like my problems magically disappeared, but it felt good to share them, to feel heard. We even laughed about some of it, which was surprising but felt amazing. Shared joy, that’s another thing in the LIFE Model. It is a little bit wired but worth it.
And you know what? The more I did this, the more natural it felt. I started noticing that I was becoming a bit more… peaceful, I guess? Like, I wasn’t reacting to things as much. I was more able to just sit with my feelings, good or bad, and let them pass.
Now, I’m not saying I’m some kind of zen master or anything. I still have bad days, and I still struggle sometimes. But I definitely feel like I’m more connected to myself, more in tune with my heart, as they say. And that’s made a huge difference. I am trying to buy the book named “Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You” which I saw from the “Joy Starts Here” website but I am waiting for my salary.
This LIFE Model thing, it’s not a quick fix. It takes time and effort. It can be uncomfortable. But for me, it’s been worth it. It’s like I’m finally learning how to be a real human being, you know? It’s about growing up, but like, the inside kind of growing up.
In a nutshell
If you are feeling stuck or lost, maybe give this a try. Pay attention to your feelings, share them with people you trust, and see what happens. You might be surprised.
