Dealing with Disappointment

This is a short self-compassion meditation for managing disappointment. It's a reminder that disappointment is a normal part of every life. Just remember you are not being punished or paid back for a past mistake.

Transcript

Disappointment is a normal part of every person's life,

Including mine.

When I'm facing a challenge,

I can take care of myself by remembering that I'm not being punished or being paid back for past mistakes.

All people face challenges and have hard times in life sometimes.

Instead of beating myself up,

I will slow down,

Take a deep breath,

And remind myself that I am equal to this challenge.

I will remember or ask someone to remind me that I have the wisdom,

The energy,

And the determination to get through this.

I have the courage to ask for help when I need it.

I know that I will find a way to be okay,

Even if I don't know yet exactly how the situation will be resolved.

I can trust myself to look for and take each next best step.

I know that within me I have the power and energy to change what I can and the strength to accept what I can't.

I will remind myself that no situation or feeling is final.

Life is always changing.

Where I am,

The way things are right now,

Is not permanent.

Everything passes.

Even though everything is not as I want it to be,

I will remember that some things in my life are mostly okay,

And I am too.

I will not give up on myself,

My life,

Or my goals.

I deserve good things.

All is well.

Reviews

Most effective two minutes a meditation has ever been. I played it for a client.

I find your meditations-and this one in particular today-very helpful as I deal with painful marital and family issues. The way you speak and the remarks you make are soothing, comforting and on point. Peace and thanks to you, Barbara.🎇

What. A beautiful way to feel about the disappointments life brings.

I think we all know this but...lol everything after but is important..I am dealing with a govt dept, one that makes things difficult for people to access financial help ( even tho I've just transferred to a pension) having a chronic illness. In addition my Mum 89 has just come out of icu. I needed to listen to this tonight. Thank you.

Thank you for this splendid prayer and reminder that all can be resolved with patience , care and time. Namaste

Nice quick meditation to practice when I don’t have a lot of time.

Dealing with disappointment. This meditation helped a lot to work through disappointments and what I am faced with.

A reasonable meditation to help when disappointments come up in life.

This meditation makes you stop and think about choices, and is very reasonable, and also helps guide you through the rough spots.

Thank you so much.

Blessings,
Ashlyn Fay

Almost brought me to tears. I will not give up on my life today.

I very much needed this exact meditation this morning. Thank you so much. All is well💖

I'm grateful humble thankful a Christian Actor singer with Courage and a Purpose to help others I will not give up amen and so it is

Thank you, Barbara, for this encouraging meditation. It really helped me shift perspective. Namaste.

Brief, lovely self talk. Thank you for sharing 🙏💗✨

Wow. Honestly the best brief advice and support for intense anxiety / disappointment / struggle / challenge / loss that I have ever heard. With deep gratitude to you Barbara

Words of wisdom and was I sorely needed to hear this morning. Thank you. It was as if the universe knew what I needed and provided it to me. Namaste

Thank you so much for creating such a gentle reminder that life has ebbs and flows. That disappointments exist for only a little while. I'm glad I found this meditation.💝

I'm being bullied at work. This is the perfect meditation for me to do quietly by myself in the bathroom for 2 minutes thank you! You have helped me

As always Excellent & Enlightening
Thank you 🙏🏾 🌻

Thank you Barbara for this meditation. I listen to a new meditation almost every day from you. I love your meditation videos.
You spread joy and a calm feeling✨❤️

Thanks for this very helpful reminder that challenging situations are a part of life Barbara. Namaste ☀️🙏🏾

Such great wisdom. The line that "no feeling is final" especially resonated with me.