Photo by Ithalu Dominguez

Considering that it's a Monday, I had a pretty good day. I would have some thinking-spell episodes but I was able to shake them off right away. I was able to workout this morning, do my office work, and able to take some time to do the grocery list. I must say, that this is the first time in 3 days that I am able to function well without getting sucked into the vortex that is my paranoid mind.
Carla - 1
Anxiety - 0

I am happy today too that in some way, I was able to help a friend dealing with anxiety. I was able to impart wisdom on how to deal with anxiety the best way I know how, and I am just so happy to know that it's been helping her deal with hers as well. The best way to deal with anxiety is to talk to someone who understands what it feels like to have anxiety. Because an anxious person does not want to hear "Ang drama mo..." (you're being dramatic) or "wag mo kasing pansinin!" ("just don't mind it!)
I came prepared after seeing today's prompt this morning before logging in at work, "What song brings a smile to your face? Make sure you take 4 minutes to listen to that song at least once today.". I have been listening to this song all day, and it has put me in a good mood. It's "ME!" by Taylor Swift. So millennial, I know, but it's been putting a smile on my face all day, and I'll take it. Thank you Tay-Tay!

I have been in a relatively good mood all day, I have been looking at the bright side of things. Although I know that sometimes my good moods can be short lived, but I try not think about tomorrow.

I watched the sunset today reflecting against the windows off of our neighbor's house and it was very peaceful to watch. This is the first time in the 2 years that we have lived here that I noticed that you can see the sunset from the neighbor's windows. I guess there really is a silver lining amidst the chaos that is the pandemic. The beauty of the sunset enriches life which makes it more rewarding, and it just gives a better sense of gratitude to God and the beauty that is mother nature.
When you are caught up in the natural beauty of the Earth (like a sunset), you rid yourself of any distractions and feel higher levels of satisfaction and gratitude for what's happening right in front of you. Don't you feel that when watching the sunset? Or the sunrise? It feels like the time slows down and I know a lot of you will agree that the warm colors of the sunset holds the power to just stop anyone in their tracks.

Our life is paused because of the pandemic, but the Earth continues to spin. The gift of time was given to us to make us appreciate the smaller things in life, but makes the biggest impact.

"ME!" by Taylor Swift