Hopelessness

     Sometimes in life, you feel like all your efforts are going to waste. You wake up in the morning and you work your rear off until you go to bed. All for what? To just be told by others that your efforts aren't good enough? Even though you try and try and try. You try to be good, you try and be better, but society is yelling at you because some how you are still missing the mark. What many will not tell you is that this is okay.
     It is okay to feel upset. It is okay to feel sad. It is okay to get overwhelmed and to break down in tears. You are not the first person who may feel this way, nor will you be the last. And in my opinion, there is only one way to get through this downer sort of mood. And that is through self-love and self-preservation. Find salvation in doing things to better yourself. Spend time with the people you love. Go outside, practice a hobby. Continue to do the things that make you feel both euphoric and productive. Nourish yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Although the world may be yelling that there is no point, you must push through. Your emotions are valid but if you permanently look at the world through a negative looking glass, that is no way to live. Love yourself first, then love others second. Eventually, through practicing the things that make you feel full, those shouts of negativity will merely be whispers. Everyone was put on this earth with a purpose. A purpose you and only you may know the meaning to. It is crucial not to allow the outside influence of others have an impact on your purpose. When I am feeling hopeless, I have found a few ways I frequently cope with it.

Nourishment of the mind:
Read stories that inspire and fascinate you. Let your feelings out in writing. Do the things you love and the things that will unclutter an overwhelmed mind.

Nourishment of the body:
Exercise. Eat healthier, even if it's just for a bit, and observe how it feels. Pamper yourself with bubble baths and face masks and focus on love and self-care.

Nourishment of the soul:
Meditate. Catch up with a friend you can have a deep conversation with. Listen to music that makes you feel.

You are the sand on the beach, and negativity is the ocean. Though it rolls and crashes into you every now and again, it will always go away. And in the end, you will remain present at strong.