Michael

Avoiding a problem doesn’t solve it. – Bonnie Jean Thornley

The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem. – Theodore Rubin

Life sometimes brings us challenges. Many times we call them problems. A lot of us think having a problem is a bad thing. Something that should be shunned, repressed and hidden from others. We think our problems make us an embarrassment and a failure.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Not one person on this planet is without challenges or problems. Not one. Our problems are different than the next person’s but they are still our problems.

Problems are really an indication that you need to look at something more consciously. It’s time to stop running, avoiding, repressing or whatever technique you have used to ignore the clear message coming your way. If you are feeling negative emotion about something, it’s an indicator that you need to look at what and how you are thinking. Because whatever those thoughts are, they are in conflict with your true nature. Hence the bad feelings you are experiencing.

Many times you can start to “tweak” your thoughts to feel slightly better. This technique can work on many occasions. Other times, you may need a jumpstart which could require some professional help. Take whatever step is necessary to get some help.

Whether or not you believe it now, the fact is that you deserve better and are worth more. Life is supposed to be fun. It doesn’t have to be a struggle. Yes, it’s true. I know because I’ve tried both ways.

Make a New Year’s promise to yourself to either start working on feeling better in every moment or get some help if it is too overwhelming. Either way, you will be on your way to a better feeling life. That’s really what it is all about.

Michael