AUTHOR: Peter Anthony TITLE: Good uses of bad feelings DATE: 6/30/2006 ----- BODY:

I went through a tough time in the first week of May. On Monday I sprained my ankle, on Tuesday I picked up a middle ear infection and the next day I developed bronchitis. I was not a happy camper. I caught up with a friend for coffee and he told me how I should look on the bright side and not dwell on the bad feelings. And then I realised what I know already. Often bad feeling have a good use. Why? Because becoming clear on our reality and the things we wish were different in our lives is the first step to motivating ourselves. In my case I was travelling and working too hard and not allowing enough time for rest and nutrition and I found I was running empty. My health was a subtle signal to get back to the reality of my own well being, and I realised that health messages come in small doses first before they become fully developed illnesses. While I was in bed for a few days I replanned the next quarter to ensure exercise, rest and meditation was a regular feature. Now I'm strong and happy and grateful for the bad feelings - they came to great use. What do you think? Is there a time when thinking about bad times has worked for you?

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