The Best Is Yet To Come

06/15/23

Hello readers,

Today I want to talk about how our best life and times are yet to come. When you don't know where you're headed and don't particularly care for your past, it's simple to feel worried or anxious about the future. You fear that the same unpsetting pattern will continue to play out in your life. Although it's simpler to predict more of the same, we have to have some sort of faith that the best is yet to come and that we will continue to learn and develop as we go along in order to make better choices that will result in a better future.

Life is supposedly our best teacher, and I can attest to that. My dad had a strange saying: "Life is a B@#$% and then you die!" When I was younger, he would tell me this, but until I became older, I never fully understood what he was talking about. "You can decide whether to get back up when life knocks you down or not!" I've been knocked down so many times that I've lost count, but each time, I make the decision to get back up and continue on so that I can live to see another day.

The fact that we don't have a solution to our issues or can't see a path out of a scenario is sometimes the hardest aspect of the obstacles we encounter. Always keep in mind that it's more important to enjoy the journey than the final destination. We must deal with each scenario one step at a time since we will all face difficult decisions and circumstances that will rock us to the core. Each of us will have difficult moments; it's just a part of life. Even though it may not seem like it now, these difficult moments are meant to help us learn lessons that will strengthen us and give us a better understanding of who we are. Never forget that the rainbow comes after you have weathered the storm.

Just little information about me I experience depression often. I've had a lot of encounters that have made me feel uncertain, unworthy, or just plain confused. It nearly convinced me to quit the game a few times, but I refrained. I recognized I needed to go slowly, deal with my feelings, and take things one step at a time. I didn't let it rule me or the circumstance. Even now, I still have daily struggles, but I fight to stay motivated and find resources to assist me on this journey we call life. I think that the connections we make with other people can help us learn more about our history, present, and future.

There are four things about life in this state I'm in right now that have really been hitting home with me.

1. Understanding that life is a process that requires patience.

Whether the trauma dates back to your childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood, we all battle with it. Nothing happens immediately; healing takes time. You can move between one emotion and the next and then return to the beginning, where it all began. Take your time. I struggle with it since I often resort to damaging behaviors in an effort to mask how I'm really feeling. Therefore, I'm currently focusing on my own recovery so that I can be a better me for both myself and the others I connect with.

2. Dealing with issues directly as opposed to evading them.

Although it is sometimes much simpler to ignore problems and carry on, I have come to realize that this is not the best course of action for me. I can only speak for myself, but by behaving as though what I'm feeling is not actually happening, I try to dull the hurt and the reality of the circumstance. Although I'm sure we've all done it, this isn't the way. In order to move past it and heal, we must do so. There will always be situations where you must make choices despite having conflicting information in your head and heart. Despite how you might feel, all you have to do is make rational judgments based on the circumstances, which might be difficult but ultimately make life so much more valuable.

3. Realizing it's acceptable to experience feelings.

You're allowed to be angry. Let me state it again. You're allowed to be angry. I am aware that occasionally individuals mistakenly link feelings for helplessness, being uncontrollable, or anything. Personally, I had to stop caring what other people thought of me and just concentrate on what was best for myself. I needed to find a creative or constructive outlet to let my emotions out. Another reason I created this site is because of this. This blog gives me the space I need to reflect deeply about my values and the things I genuinely want out of life.This blog gives me the space I need to reflect deeply about my values and the things I genuinely want out of life. So that those feelings don't take over my life, this is a place where I can express them (and hopefully you can too). You must locate your outlet and follow suit.

4. Excited for what comes next.

Usually, I like to plan things out. I enjoy making plans and having a plan so I know what to do next. I'm aware that life frequently throws curveballs at me, and I can't even imagine trying to keep up. So I'm just letting life happen as it will now. I'm letting life teach me and gaining experiences by doing this. I'm allowing myself to experience and consider each thought and feeling. I've discovered that in order to go on, I need to give myself time and room to feel and recover. Looking back, I can see how those difficult moments helped me get to where I am now, which makes me grateful for everything that has gone right.

Even though I face daily challenges, I never stop improving myself or doing what I can to help others. Living a happy life filled with fulfillments that meet our needs on the bodily, emotional, and cerebral levels is the goal of existence. You will be knocked down by life, just like on any journey. It's ok to fall when you do. Until you hit your breaking point, just keep getting back up and trying again. I tell myself, Perhaps I should leave all the negative things behind since better things are on the way.'