Before one can define oneself, one needs to introspect oneself, about the attitude, actions and behaviors. No one is perfect nor spotless. Patience to wait, the drive to keep going, compassion and understanding that; all these come from the experiences one has gone through. Getting the courage to keep oneself up when there are retaliations of all sorts, when life has already been giving enough challenges in life, needs a lot of perseverance and grit. The sarcasm that surrounds, when one is trying to keep stress at bay to fight life's battle daily, cannot be understood by those that are determined to retaliate and throw sarcasm.
The attitude is entirely one's own making. The actions and decisions taken show the attitude. Either one is patient or not; a responsible person or not, the only way to change the attitude is by accepting that one cannot stop anyone's attitude, retaliations, or sarcasm or what ever that is happening, one can only survive it and go on in life.
Being positive and upbeat can influence everyone around, so also negativity. Understanding is a great way to start a journey, through retaliations and sarcasm. Once retaliations commences, it is rarely limited to one or two individuals, it is likely to include close friends and family members, who is shunned, accused of being perfect and positive. The sheer grit and perseverance, through all the pains and challenges that one goes through, brings about the positive attitude, but the saddest fact is it is taken by many as being over positive and perfect.
When one is facing a massive challenge, the best solution is to embrace the situation. When one recognizes that it is a trying time, and accept that it cannot be changed, then one is no longer prisoner to that situation. Be courageous enough to deal the best way one can with the challenge ahead, without letting stress take charge of the invading crab inside. Feel thankful for the lessons life taught. One doesn't need to face a life threatening situation to remind oneself to live more mindfully. Once that is understood and figured out, what really matters, is the steps one takes to fight out of life's battle.
There is tremendous power in facing adversity. Harness the power, and one can survive and thrive through all challenging times, be it a life saving one too. One can succumb to negativity or fight life's battle and ride out of the storm with a smile. Much of who one is, depends on how one reacts to challenging situations of life. Life throws challenges and obstacles, when it is least expected and then life becomes an emotional roller coaster ride.
At the end of the day, it is the state of mind and the key to stay positive and the belief that one can do what needs to be done, which is important to fight the battle of life. Everyone needs different things to help stay positive, know oneself, believe and never accept defeat that is a state of mind. Remember the best times, let go of all that hurts and just move on to face the challenging battle of life, with a smile.
Life can be a true challenge at times, facing the hard realities of life and fighting a battle that is traumatic, but the way to see your way through these challenges is to stay positive in spite of all the odds, get motivated by your own journey of life, and believe in yourself and your abilities.
"Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, Your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well developed, not deficient in any way." James 1:2-4 (The Message).
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.' Maya Angelou.
The attitude is entirely one's own making. The actions and decisions taken show the attitude. Either one is patient or not; a responsible person or not, the only way to change the attitude is by accepting that one cannot stop anyone's attitude, retaliations, or sarcasm or what ever that is happening, one can only survive it and go on in life.
Being positive and upbeat can influence everyone around, so also negativity. Understanding is a great way to start a journey, through retaliations and sarcasm. Once retaliations commences, it is rarely limited to one or two individuals, it is likely to include close friends and family members, who is shunned, accused of being perfect and positive. The sheer grit and perseverance, through all the pains and challenges that one goes through, brings about the positive attitude, but the saddest fact is it is taken by many as being over positive and perfect.
When one is facing a massive challenge, the best solution is to embrace the situation. When one recognizes that it is a trying time, and accept that it cannot be changed, then one is no longer prisoner to that situation. Be courageous enough to deal the best way one can with the challenge ahead, without letting stress take charge of the invading crab inside. Feel thankful for the lessons life taught. One doesn't need to face a life threatening situation to remind oneself to live more mindfully. Once that is understood and figured out, what really matters, is the steps one takes to fight out of life's battle.
There is tremendous power in facing adversity. Harness the power, and one can survive and thrive through all challenging times, be it a life saving one too. One can succumb to negativity or fight life's battle and ride out of the storm with a smile. Much of who one is, depends on how one reacts to challenging situations of life. Life throws challenges and obstacles, when it is least expected and then life becomes an emotional roller coaster ride.
At the end of the day, it is the state of mind and the key to stay positive and the belief that one can do what needs to be done, which is important to fight the battle of life. Everyone needs different things to help stay positive, know oneself, believe and never accept defeat that is a state of mind. Remember the best times, let go of all that hurts and just move on to face the challenging battle of life, with a smile.
Life can be a true challenge at times, facing the hard realities of life and fighting a battle that is traumatic, but the way to see your way through these challenges is to stay positive in spite of all the odds, get motivated by your own journey of life, and believe in yourself and your abilities.
"Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, Your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well developed, not deficient in any way." James 1:2-4 (The Message).
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.' Maya Angelou.
4 comments:
Had somone else said this , I would have remarked 'easier said than done' but knowing you , what you have been through , the smile you wear despite the everyday struggle with pain and other problems, make me want to believe 'Yes, I can handle any trying situation in my life too '. Your positivity is contagious ! Keep inspiring with your write ups. Cheers !
The crazy thing about positivity is either you have it or you dont. there is no two ways about this. In other words, the selective positivity does not work all the time. Those who only dons the hat without a proper head below it, would one day grow weary and start to sulk, drawing and throwing muck all around saying of God and revenge in one breath and pray to get lucky enough to see someone getting screwed up in life; only to have someone to go and slap them hard and tell them to grow up and get lost.
very thought provoking write up. It only needs a glance inside for all to see the world outside in a better light.
Thank you Asha for those inspiring words. I know it is very difficult to stay positive always, I have had times when I thought life would break me to pieces, but an inner spark, may be instilled in me by my dad, makes me shake it all out and stay positive, even when i fight my challenges and battles.
Yes Arun, the crazy thing about being positive is either you have it or don't.There is no mid path to it...and it needs sheer grit to maintain it....even when everything around you is falling apart.Thank you Arun.
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