Attack of the pain body yet again

Just recovered from a week of "suffering". Once again, premenstrually and menopausally, I experienced an ego trip and the pain body dropped by for a short stay. It was a tough week for the family as I went into "depression". Derrick took over preparing dinner as I was rendered ill at ease. I kept myself alone upstairs, keeping interactions with my family to the minimum. I spent the quiet time reading, observing the thoughts and emotions. For much of the week, I called out to God and my higher self to heal me. With grace, the pain body retreated after a week of feeling dread, nausea and weepiness. For now, end of suffering.

Don't take anything personally

A simple lesson, a simple life principle. Yet so tough to follow because I always take it all in, lot stock and barrel. Never learn. So I failed, sinned, missed the point again because I took it personally. Hmm... Ok restart. Don't take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say or do is a projection of their own reality. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be a victim of needless suffering. Extract from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I will have to be more aware of myself and not forget this agreement. I will remember this and the other three agreements.