By Xenia Estrella
I don’t know about you, but the feeling of helplessness isn’t alien to me. Far from it, actually, cause I seem to have this strong affinity with it (God forbid!). I’ve gotten really sick to the point of getting paralyzed; I’ve been lied to, betrayed, belittled and heartbroken more times than I would care to count. However, every time misfortunes happen and I can’t do much about it, I just laugh the sadness away, really; cause obviously, being helpless doesn’t lay down a lot of choices for me. I can either give up or move forward. I always choose to move forward, so I have learned to adopt a ‘no-big-deal mentality’ to attack any situation where I find myself feeling powerless. Don’t get me wrong. I know that getting sick, caring for somebody who’s sick; or losing opportunities, lacking in resources, getting heartbroken and somehow abandoned — these are all no laughing matter. Still, I have realized that in my life, adding a bit of humor into any of my otherwise saddened or miserable stages, helps a lot in preserving my self-esteem and building up my courage, everytime. I cannot undervalue the importance of confidence and grit.
As kidshealth.org says, “confidence helps us feel ready for life’s experiences”. This is so true. Science has proven that the world is basically a mere reflection of how each individual perceives it to be. A positive mindset is a mentality that Xenia’E adheres to and for me, laughing at my problems as I find my way through obstacles keeps me strong.
Find your strength.
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”
- Napoleon Hill
Do not be easily deterred. See that even the greatest of all weaknesses brings with it an opportunity which when taken, could bring you to even more opportunities that can ultimately solve even the most difficult problems.
Be of service to others.
“Happiness comes from serving others.”
- Orrin Woodward
If you can’t yet see the light from where you stand, make others smile. Then, you will see the vivid glow facing you from where they are standing. We feel good, especially when we know we are a source of somebody’s joy. Feeling good about one’s self may start to fuel passion and strength.
Find a way towards your support system.
“You can’t achieve anything entirely by yourself. There’s a support system that is a basic requirement in human existence. To be happy and successful on earth, you just have to have people you rely on.”
- Michael Shur
Basically, no man is an island; and, obviously, more things are possible when done together. When stuck in a rut, it is important to find people to go through the rut with, who can be reliable enough to give sound advice that can help one to move towards breaking barriers and finding all means necessary to be free.
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