Propelled Into Positive Action

"Just because others have it worse doesn't mean

you have to suffer in silence."

 Jonathan Kellerman

SELF DEFENSE

We have the right and the basic need to share our inner experiences with others.  We do not receive gold stars on a chart for using silence as a method of avoidance. Voicing what needs to be expressed can reduce stress by facing reality with clarity. As we release, we make more room for strength.

When we are not coping as well as we would like, we tell ourselves not to bother or impose our worries upon others.  And yet when a friend confides in us, we respond with:  "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" We feel too vulnerable when we display our negative thoughts, embarrassing situations, or troubled challenges.  Rather than risking exposure and appearing weak, we  minimize our pain.

Just by releasing our dark concerns, we can breathe more deeply and feel better prepared to resolve them.  No one wants to be a "Debbie Downer" but we can wisely choose a trusted person to confide our grief, sorrow and fears.  We can expose our breaking heart by linking words across a page which can easily be burned or discarded later.  We can choose to communicate through prayer or meditation, listening for responses.  Whichever we choose, we find ourselves newly propelled into positive action.