Life isn't always easy.
When things are looking pretty rough in life, it can be really hard to see the light. Fear, doubt, depression, resentment all creep in and you might find yourself wondering which way is up? Frequently we are so scared to even feel these negative emotions that we try to avoid them altogether, only finding that they come back time upon time. What's the way out? Is there a way out?
Go through them.
We must go through these things.
For many, you are going to have to grip onto your faith in order to make this happen.
There is a particular sort of magic and grace in getting close to your emotions - even the ones that hurt - without being consumed by them. It's like attempting to put your hand by a hot pan to feel the heat but at the same time trying to not burn yourself. These negative and agonizing feelings, while they test our soul endlessly can become a source to our greatest healing. They can take us places where we need to bring our love and teach us about what needs some attention. Give yourself the opportunity to actually experience these thoughts and emotions deeply without trying to run from them and change them and see how much you can learn. It is a challenging experience to say the least, but it's an very worthwhile journey in itself.
Can this experience be very painful at times? Absolutely. But when we start to link into the darker energies of life, we give ourselves a chance to compassionately cope with the things we may not have given much attention to in the past. These past events and unsightly emotions will come knocking at our door consistently, and we can continue to pretend as if they do not exist or we can kindly allow them in and start the conversation that has long been required.
Living in this world is a serious test of how much faith and fortitude you possess. Anyone can fall apart easily, but what's going to make you different? What's going to make you the type of person who could face the greatest challenges of life and take a stand for something greater than themselves? Take a chance to dive into these dark parts of your life. You might find the answer there.
When things are looking pretty rough in life, it can be really hard to see the light. Fear, doubt, depression, resentment all creep in and you might find yourself wondering which way is up? Frequently we are so scared to even feel these negative emotions that we try to avoid them altogether, only finding that they come back time upon time. What's the way out? Is there a way out?
Go through them.
We must go through these things.
For many, you are going to have to grip onto your faith in order to make this happen.
There is a particular sort of magic and grace in getting close to your emotions - even the ones that hurt - without being consumed by them. It's like attempting to put your hand by a hot pan to feel the heat but at the same time trying to not burn yourself. These negative and agonizing feelings, while they test our soul endlessly can become a source to our greatest healing. They can take us places where we need to bring our love and teach us about what needs some attention. Give yourself the opportunity to actually experience these thoughts and emotions deeply without trying to run from them and change them and see how much you can learn. It is a challenging experience to say the least, but it's an very worthwhile journey in itself.
Can this experience be very painful at times? Absolutely. But when we start to link into the darker energies of life, we give ourselves a chance to compassionately cope with the things we may not have given much attention to in the past. These past events and unsightly emotions will come knocking at our door consistently, and we can continue to pretend as if they do not exist or we can kindly allow them in and start the conversation that has long been required.
Living in this world is a serious test of how much faith and fortitude you possess. Anyone can fall apart easily, but what's going to make you different? What's going to make you the type of person who could face the greatest challenges of life and take a stand for something greater than themselves? Take a chance to dive into these dark parts of your life. You might find the answer there.
About the Author:
Live it up. Evan Sanders is a professional life coach at AYKME Life Coaching and writes articles about the experience of daily life on this earth. Make sure to check out this blog on the Rocky Balboa Speech that dragged him out of hell and dive into Patience Quotes for some more insight into starting your own journey.
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