abandon all I profess to believe, when I'd like to wallow in sadness and grief, to engage in outrageous self-pity. And I could do that, but what good would it do.
There are times when I'd like to run as hard and fast as possible away from things and events that cause fear and worry. But hiding won't stop something from happening.
There are times in life when the parade of events feels like the car crash you know is coming but are helpless to prevent, when you put your hands and feet out, or cover your face as if this will somehow protect you. Times when it seems the impact approaching will surely hurt beyond endurance; times when you think you'd rather die than deal with impending pain and anxiety.
Strangely enough, whether it's comforting or not, I have survived such moments and probably will again. But one has to wonder how tired and disappointed, or hurt and angry, or scared and bewildered you can be and go on.
Some of my experiences in positive mental attitude (PMA) groups show me that the best method for dealing with a problem is to go straight through it. Like a burning house, you can't hide from the fire and expect to survive; it's best to run through it and into the open.
On the other side of the problems life will continue. Sometimes that's all there is.
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