Screaming Mimi and first cousin Drama Queen get help from Whining Minnie to cause havoc in lives. I would like to say this didn’t happen to me, but I can’t. When these three get together, it leads to a living hell. Gratitude leaves, acceptance leaves, seeing beauty in everything leaves; well, I think you get my drift so I will stop there. What brought back my sanity? Listening to these three having a conversation.
“I want this over with. I don’t like what is happening in my life right now. MAKE IT STOP!” said Screaming Mimi.
Drama Queen replied, “I know. This is so bad. I don’t think I have EVER been in such a bad situation”.
Which, of course, Whining Minnie had to add, “On top of that, it’s been raining too much. I have so much to take care of, and no one is here helping me. Why do I have to do everything myself?”
After they finish talking with each other, they want to share with everyone, and Drama Queen adds something to the story with each person they complain to. The fish was originally six inches long, and the fish is now two feet long.
Their voices lead to depression, even despair, so what is one to do? First of all, they are like children. If you don’t acknowledge them and try to squash the voices in your head, the three of them will have a new story to be upset with.
We let them know, “Yes, in the past I followed your suggestions but I have grown and have come to realize there is a better way.”That better way is listening to yet another voice, the still, quiet voice that is always connected with all that is, and who is always there to bring you to a place of peace even within a storm.
Mother Charlotte (my first teacher) used to say, “If you are in despair, just start praying.” Ask for guidance and find five reasons to be grateful. It could be something as simple as “thank you for my warm bed on this cold night.” This will start helping you get out of the dark place. Mantras are always helpful. Some of mine are from a book I read.
It is not possible to be without Love.
It is not possible to be alone.
These two help me a great deal because no matter how bad the storm, no matter how dense the clouds are in the sky, the Sun is always shining. God’s Love pervades everything; therefore, you might feel alone, but you are never alone. The Divine could never withdraw Love because that is the essence of God, Love. When we are wallowing, it is hard to remember this.
I find once I acknowledge what is happening, I can rise above. Recommitting myself to meditation, not because I was told I must but because I KNOW the only way to quiet the voices down is by allowing myself to become quiet and listen to the unseen river that flows and shares peace, comfort, and wisdom.
It does not take much time before you start to realize that those three voices don’t really want happiness. They just want what they think is right—they don’t want to accept what is. I read that the beginning of wisdom is acceptance of the statement, “It is what it is”
Think about it. If you cannot change something, how does whining and complaining help? Time to remember the beautiful prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And Wisdom to know the difference.
For all of you who are suffering from those three voices, know this: there are people out there that listen to the quiet voice and lift others up who are suffering. We are in this together. There is no one more important or less important than anyone else. God has no favorites; the Love flows equally for all. Thinking of you all, sending Love and Light.
Theresa Contaxis 