On Overcoming pt. 1
At the lowest point in my life, I was sure it was all over. Aside from ending it myself, I’m not sure exactly how I could have imagined it was over. In the depths of despair and personal loss, it can be insanely difficult to imagine ever feeling happy and functional much less going on, setting goals and accomplishing them. Any moments of inspiration could be cooled by the thought that you were not worthy of succeeding and having a happy ending. In life, any and everything is temporary and careers, good health and loved ones could be gone any day.
This may seem like an awful and pitiful state to exist in. Trust me, it is. And it seems a lot of people have lived in mental misery in one way or another. Some people are fortunate enough to have had stable upbringings and lived lives void of any harsh circumstances. Then there are others who have been buried in misfortune. Some were born in the struggle and some, perhaps through lack of self-awareness, created hell for themselves. In any case, life can take many turns and it may even be a linear, anti-climactic trek from conception to death.
Understanding that your life’s circumstances are not just some shit that has been shoveled onto you by God is paramount. One sure way to never see change is to attribute all events to fate or unseen forces that lust to prevent you from happiness or success. There really is power in changing your outlook. You must reframe obstacles and failure into valuable lessons or exercises. In some of my darkest days, I found that creating a stronger, more purposeful and able self in my head was a way to make it through. It was actually the foundation of making it through. Building a belief in yourself can be challenging but it is something that must be fortified in order to improve your life when you’re coming from what I call “the dark side”. It might sound silly but the old advice of “put a smile on” or “fake it ‘til you make it” can be put to good use. You really are who you think you are.
I like to imagine there has been some kind of guardian or force there with me. There was something that has always pulled me through the tough times. Everything that has happened in my life to this point has prepared me for the rest of my life. The hardest, most trying times, to the times that were full of love and happiness. I take inventory. Remind myself how I have been through so much and made it through. Tell myself, “If I can survive that, I can survive anything.” Remind myself that someone always has it worse. And with love, hope the best for them. Tell myself, “Be grateful for your life as you know it because you have known a life that wasn’t so great.” Don’t live in the past but embrace those memories. Use them as a tool on your journey.
Keep your mind open. You might miss out on the most valuable lessons or opportunities if you have your head down or are in a state of constant judgement. One of worst thoughts you can think is that you have it all figured out. You are in a constant state of learning. And that might be the beginning lesson in becoming aware of yourself. The best thing that ever happened to me was when I realized that life is not always what it seems and began to seek understanding. If you want to make any remarkable change, you must learn about yourself and your place in the universe. It’s hard work that you might not have known was necessary but have some faith in yourself and keep pushing. You never know what the future may bring!
This may seem like an awful and pitiful state to exist in. Trust me, it is. And it seems a lot of people have lived in mental misery in one way or another. Some people are fortunate enough to have had stable upbringings and lived lives void of any harsh circumstances. Then there are others who have been buried in misfortune. Some were born in the struggle and some, perhaps through lack of self-awareness, created hell for themselves. In any case, life can take many turns and it may even be a linear, anti-climactic trek from conception to death.
Understanding that your life’s circumstances are not just some shit that has been shoveled onto you by God is paramount. One sure way to never see change is to attribute all events to fate or unseen forces that lust to prevent you from happiness or success. There really is power in changing your outlook. You must reframe obstacles and failure into valuable lessons or exercises. In some of my darkest days, I found that creating a stronger, more purposeful and able self in my head was a way to make it through. It was actually the foundation of making it through. Building a belief in yourself can be challenging but it is something that must be fortified in order to improve your life when you’re coming from what I call “the dark side”. It might sound silly but the old advice of “put a smile on” or “fake it ‘til you make it” can be put to good use. You really are who you think you are.
I like to imagine there has been some kind of guardian or force there with me. There was something that has always pulled me through the tough times. Everything that has happened in my life to this point has prepared me for the rest of my life. The hardest, most trying times, to the times that were full of love and happiness. I take inventory. Remind myself how I have been through so much and made it through. Tell myself, “If I can survive that, I can survive anything.” Remind myself that someone always has it worse. And with love, hope the best for them. Tell myself, “Be grateful for your life as you know it because you have known a life that wasn’t so great.” Don’t live in the past but embrace those memories. Use them as a tool on your journey.
Keep your mind open. You might miss out on the most valuable lessons or opportunities if you have your head down or are in a state of constant judgement. One of worst thoughts you can think is that you have it all figured out. You are in a constant state of learning. And that might be the beginning lesson in becoming aware of yourself. The best thing that ever happened to me was when I realized that life is not always what it seems and began to seek understanding. If you want to make any remarkable change, you must learn about yourself and your place in the universe. It’s hard work that you might not have known was necessary but have some faith in yourself and keep pushing. You never know what the future may bring!
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