Unfortunately, life doesn't work like that. It comes at me fast, the good and the bad, and I experience it as it happens. Lately it seems like the storm clouds will never end. But even though I can’t always control what happens to me, I can choose how I will react to it. I can choose to believe things will get better when I'm going through tough times. I can choose to keep busy, so I will stop worrying. And I can choose to pull close to someone and let them help me through my pain and loneliness. It’s not always easy to do these things, but I can choose to try.
I love watching television shows on my DVR. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that it gives me so many choices. I can pause when I need a break, skip over scenes I don't care to see, and replay things I like over and over. I love having control. In fact, I love it so much that sometimes I wish I had a DVR for my life. How nice it would be to have the choice to skip some experiences and replay others. Or to pause things when I need a break.
Unfortunately, life doesn't work like that. It comes at me fast, the good and the bad, and I experience it as it happens. Lately it seems like the storm clouds will never end. But even though I can’t always control what happens to me, I can choose how I will react to it. I can choose to believe things will get better when I'm going through tough times. I can choose to keep busy, so I will stop worrying. And I can choose to pull close to someone and let them help me through my pain and loneliness. It’s not always easy to do these things, but I can choose to try.
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As the school year closes, I am reminded of what my grandmother used to tell me: "All things must come to an end." She was right, of course, but sometimes I wish that she wasn't. I linger over the ending lines of a good book and wish there were more. I dream of what it would be like to have a vacation that lasts forever. I get to the bottom of my bowl of popcorn and reach for more. Endings can be hard sometimes, especially those that involve relationships. But one thing that brings me comfort is knowing that nothing lasts forever. Everything comes to an end, even sadness and pain. I don't know what season you're walking through right now: one of sadness and worry or one of happiness and hope. I do know this: if you're stuck in a time of pain, there is hope. It will come to an end. Reach out to someone and let them walk you through it. Depression is an awful life changing illness. I know first hand because my brother is bi-polar, and I have been there through the rough patches. It can flip your life upside down and leave you asking so many questions. What people don't understand is that it's not something that you can just wish away or take a pill and you'll be happy. Depression is a nasty mental illness that can take a lot to overcome. Friends, family and activities can help, but deep down it's you who can make the choice to get the help to make things better. I can't imagine a world without my brother today and thanks to some help and better relationships, I won't ever have to.
Josh Barth Life is filled with ups and downs and millions of tiny moments lived and forgotten. Through them all shines the love and support of our mothers. They are there to celebrate our successes, and they are there to help us bear burdens we don't have the strength to carry. Their guidance and encouragement enable us to endure even the darkest period of our lives. And their acts of sacrifice humble and inspire us to be the best we can be. On this special day, we would like to take time to honor all of the lovely mothers out there. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. Thank you for all of your hard work and the blessings you shower upon us daily. We hope you have a wonderful and blessed day. |
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