Some days are just like that, right? Things go sideways, don’t work out, and you feel stuck.

Today is one of those days for me. Everything I tried seemed blocked: I exercised, and my knee hurt; I tried to sync my Spotify account to another account and couldn’t figure it out; I wanted to cook something special but was missing one ingredient, and I was late for my first appointment. Small things, really, but somehow they piled up, and I felt anxious.

I meditate every day, and I’d already meditated this morning. I hoped it would help, but it barely did. Psychologists say that when frustration hits, the first step is to calm your body. So I breathed. I felt a tad better, but not much.

Writing is my go-to, so here I am, writing to you, my friends. On days like this, even knowing it’s normal doesn’t make it easier. What do you do when you feel blocked and boxed in?

 

I wish you all a good day. I wish you a day without frustration. But if you find yourself feeling lousy, anxious, or “less than enough,” I join you there.

In truth, we’re never completely alone. All these feelings are part of being human. They pass, and eventually we find our equilibrium again.

Love to you all.