a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth’s surface which obscures or restricts visibility
something that obscures and confuses a situation or someone’s thought processes.
Living on the Oregon Coast you see a lot of FOG…marine layer…mist…there are a variety of words or descriptions of what people call it. Huge areas seem to disappear. The island mass that stretches out to the sea can be gone in a moment. Mountain sides, lighthouse structures, roads…can all be covered and it is almost like they magically disappear.
It can be quite magical or mystical or scary—if you are driving in it. It can be beautiful or haunting—it is all how you look at it. The other wonderful thing about the fog is that it can wisp across the sky like fast moving clouds that magically open windows of blue sky above. It is amazing and breathtaking. You can be standing high above on an ocean lookout and see nothing but white fog and then within minutes the fog may move and begin to give you a sneak peak of the gorgeous view below. You patiently wait for more and more of the fog to lift to share the secrets below. Magic.
THE FOG ALWAYS LIFTS
Life is like that…there will be grey days or moments, tough conversations, hurt feelings, broken hearts…but the fog always lifts. The light comes back out, the joy may be found again around the corner.
I believe a lot of our lives are spent asleep, and what I’ve been trying to do is hold on to those moments when a little spark cuts through the fog and nudges you. -Rufus Wainwright
what can we do to awaken out of a life fog?
Follow the spark or nudge—They always say–follow what lights you up. Do you seem to continually get excited about certain topics, books, ideas, places, people, etc. follow those sparks because they will help you find those things that light you up. OR do you seem to keep getting particular nudges with opportunities, conversations, books that stand out to you, a course you are interested in taking, a talk that keeps popping up on socials and catching your attention. There are things…almost hints or clues that come in to your life to help guide you. look for them…sparks, nudges….like life guideposts or personal clues to your best life.
Create a vision of clarity—what does your best life look like? What seems to lift your mood? What seems to drag or drain your energy? You can ask yourself a myriad of questions that get you seeking some clarity for various parts of your life and what you want or need. If you don’t seek and find the answers than you will continue to just be stuck without vision…lost in a type of life fog.
Less time on tech: Step away from the fog of compare and despair, constant scrolling, time stealing, fomo, etc. Even LESS time on your phone or technology will give you a better sense of control. Let go and take breaks away from it.
Get out of your head and into your body–movement is key. Your brain is like a super computer and it can easily go into sleep mode, so make sure you are getting up and moving every 30 minutes. This shakes things up, awakens you and pulls you out of brain fog. Plus, if you find yourself getting in your head about stress, work situations, relationship issues…etc. Movement is a great elixir for stress and getting out of your head. Breathe. Move. Let go.
Are you getting the necessities? Enough sleep, hydration, awareness of personal needs, good foods to nourish…
Connection: Even the simple act of smiling at someone can change your mood or energy. Often we need to do something simple for someone else—to get outside of ourselves, our surroundings, situations, etc. Get outside of yourself and do something nice for someone—even a stranger. Leave a note, send a card, give someone flowers, buy someone a coffee, make and take dinner to someone…a simple gesture helps you step out of your personal fog.
Do we even know we are wandering around in a fog?
Do you have those moments where you feel out of sorts, not yourself, a bit low, unmotivated, less energy…could be an emotional weight caused by stress, anxiety, fear…and we feel a bit confused of how to feel or what is going on. Maybe you feel like you are avoiding or procrastinating or just unmotivated…Some called it ‘brain fog’, others may say, ‘depression’ but in reality, we all have those moments where we may just feel heavy and unclear in life. That is okay.
Take the day to recharge, ask yourself clarifying questions, get moving, connect, do the little things and the fog will begin to clear.
Peace, Love and Light to you today. xoxo -H
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