Expectation Hangover

AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE
“Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don’t have to like it…it’s just easier if you do.”
— Byron Katie

we have to be willing to address them on a range of levels — emotional, mental, and behavioral, as well as spiritual

In my experience we cannot solely meditate, chant, or pray our way out of an Expectation Hangover. Spiritual practices are key, but we are multidimensional beings.

Why not? Because what motivated and attracted the new thing was your disappointment and feeling of lacking something.

THE NEXT BEST THING

Vulnerability is a powerful tool for healing

“Be strong” is one of the most common pieces of advice I’ve heard

the longer you suppress by numbing, the more dependent you become on your suppression tool of choice.

However, numbing is one of the most damaging coping strategies due to the high level of stimulation it involves.

spending time on social media, internet surfing