The Guest House

The Guest House 

I was speaking to one of my client last evening, listening to her week full of sadness.  I could actually grasp the discomfort she was feeling but she refused to accept it when I told her.

Infact a lot of us experience this, neither realise,  nor acknowledge. The fact is difficult emotions do dwell in at times  & it gets taxing to deal with them. 

Result being, we happen to run away from our own emotions.

The Hard Truth is -  It simply doesn’t work like that!

Here is the thing.... 

We humans are a "Guest House". Our visitors include Joy, Tears, Jealousy,  Fear, Anxiety,  Stress & a galaxy of its siblings. They visit us on different days, timings, situations and seasons.

Being the host it is our duty to greet each visitor, like it or not. I know it sounds a lot over the top when I say this! Imagine saying 'welcome'  to 'tears'...

But , we have all at some point hosted uninvited or unwanted guest right? 

Also we humans are programmed to accept happy quotient's with open arms. 

A tried & tested tip to handle some difficult visitors at your "Guest House"

This tip works well especially when you don't have your go-to person around to hold you calm.

Here is what I practice,  as part of my daily journal writing.

"Dear Pain,

Thank you for visiting  my guest house along with your dear friend 'Anxiety'. Hope you are having a pleasant stay. I will make sure both of you have a comfortable one.

If possible try to find another Guest House next time. If you choose to stay at mine, I will prove a good host there too.

I wish you well , as always. 

Regards 

Aditi.

That was my letter dated 27 & 28th May 2024!  It didn't change anything major but brought me to some level of comfort so I could prepare to deal with what was.

In my experience, when you acknowledge a difficult  emotion, the journey becomes manageable. You feel better,  are able to deal & transit through both, the discomfort & the situation.