When we find ourselves struggling, mentally or emotionally, fighting someone or something in our head — and we can’t shake off getting hooked by what is repeatedly bothersome, its our unique choice what to do about the challenge. 

We can begin by having faith in our ability to act with wisdom and creativity in healing from the upset. If the challenge continues to be repetitive, the upset  keeps presenting itself as an opportunity for us to face it and heal from the inside out.  

I can give some ideas and methods that have and do help me shake off and transform something or someone potentially bothersome and upsetting. Yet, I want to suggest you think of some ways perhaps techniques and methods successful to you in past situations, moving you into release and freedom from challenges and disturbances. 

Some guidelines as to what avenues of healing we choose may be: The method or technique does no harm to you or another. For instance, I have punched sturdy pillows to release inner anger, batted tennis balls on tennis courts or on sturdy walls doing no harm to the surroundings, the wall nor myself.

What’s more, we want to let go of any blame of someone or something as the cause of our problem. We are the ones upset. It is ours to look within ourselves for the reason of upset and the strength and know-how to heal and restore.

Also, we can use our imagination and visualize the person we are upset with in an imaginary chair and tell them how we feel or how disappointed we are in them. In either of these practices, I follow the exercise up with journaling on the potential for good I see in the person and situation.

Importantly, I do any technique or releasing practice one with God and divine wisdom. In other words, we pray first inviting oneness with our Higher Power. So we are not alone and we are guided by Infinite Wisdom. Love is with us and overseeing us as we release the problem and transform our mind, heart and emotions.

Truth Affirmation: I face repeated upsets and inner disturbances, calling on the highest within me and choosing the release method with love and wisdom. I earnestly am motivated internally to release and renew to a state of inner and outer peace, creativity and good will toward all. Thank you Divine Presence and Power, Amen