At some point in our lives, we realize that a good life sometimes involves a bit of pain, and unfortunately, there are countless types of pain. There is small pain when we leave something behind, and there’s big pain when all our plans fail. There’s the sharp pain when we make mistakes, and the nagging pain when life doesn’t bring the joy we expected.
Yet alongside this, there’s also a gentle tingling that runs through our body when we’re in the perfect moments of life when we achieve something great, and experience joy and laughter. We know the moment won’t last forever, but it will remain forever.
We all feel pain from time to time, and if someone asks us, “What happened?” we will more than likely say we just had a bad day. Only the dead feel no pain, and we can learn how to turn pain into a source of strength and wisdom.
Acknowledging our emotional pain is necessary if we want to heal from it. Emotional pain isn’t shown to the outside observer, but it is more common and harder to treat than a broken bone. Our attempts to hide emotional pain increase the burden it creates.
Nothing in this world “belongs” to us. When we let go of things we once and for all, it suddenly sets us free. However, one of the hardest things in life is learning go let go, whether it’s possessiveness, obsession, anger, love or loss.
Change isn’t easy. We might fight to hold for what’s ours. And wrestle with ourselves to let go. Letting go is healthy for our journey forward. It clears our minds of the past. It isn’t easy to turn our wounds into wisdom and learning to accept them. But, trying to ignore or numb the pain doesn’t work, we need to face it head on. It’s necessary if we want to move forward. Once we accept our wounds, we can start to look for the lessons they have to teach us.
Perspective plays a key role in acceptance. We can focus on ways to be positive instead of negative.
Surrounding yourself with the right influences. There are people you can count on, and some you can’t. We need to weed out those in our lives that may hold you back.
It’s useless to focus all your energy on events that no longer have control over you. Instead of wasting time with negative coping strategies find something that actively gives you a spark.
Holding onto hatred and resentment only poisons you. It keeps you forever trapped in the past, focusing on an element that you’re letting define who you are today. There’s a quote that goes, “When people brings up the past, tell them Jesus already dropped the charges.” Our past is who I used to be, I’m not that person anymore.
Life will eventually knock us hard on our butts, but we can use those times as stepping stones for growth. Constantly trying to avoid hardship and pain will only prove detrimental.
Each experience, each moment that we have is precious. When we to learn how to make the best out of an even the worst circumstances. You may be amazed at the power, wisdom, and strength you gain after maintaining a positive attitude.
From Pity to Praise 