What do you think?

Back in September I received this comment from Ellen:

In 'Eat, Pray, Love' (Elizabeth Gilbert) the author said her guru told her 'that you should never give yourself a chance to fall apart because, when you do, it becomes a tendency and it happens over and over again. You must practice staying strong instead.' This seems impossible sometimes in life when things are thrown at us from nowhere. Do you agree or disagree with the above guru's advice?

And this was my reply. What do you think?

I can see how that makes sense so I suppose I somewhat agree.It might work for some people.

But for me, I find it's best to feel the feelings, even if I fall apart for a while. I have taught myself to recognise that the feeling will pass, as everything in this life does. Then I pick myself up again, raise my vibrations by surrounding myself with beauty and love. Then I practice persistence in my quest for peace of mind! I hope this makes sense. Of course a little glass of vino as a treat and for medicinal purposes helps too! And a dose of deep breathing and yoga.

I am preparing myself for the inevitable times that I will fall apart but recognising that I can and will pick myself up and get on with life.