When Everything Looks Bleak

Do you know the times we spend analyzing our challenges are often the times we deepen the problems. I know because I am in such a state. Never mind, I am okay, just some psycho analysis. Now imagine if I can channel that effort to something else? Is it possible?



I will tell you something I learnt in the last few days; Like I said, the last few days has been tumultuous, I have been learning some new lines and its been a whole new experience for me. How have I coped? Simple, I learnt to thank and not think. I actually looked at my state and while doing a mental calculation of my travails, triumphs and stalemates, I realized that as bad as things actually are, there were so many things to appreciate all around me. I froze when I dug deep enough only to find that my pains were simply illusions buoyed by my convictions.

Not strange or new, but try thanksgiving and you will realize it is actually a platform for peace. Yes, Indeed, for in thanksgiving, you find something to tide you through the bad times, and with this in mind, your story will begin to take shape, you will find a place of solace and strength will return. Do not quiver yet, I may not know yet what your trouble is, but perhaps if you play it down and pray it up as Robert Sculler advocated it might just sound a lot easier and while at praying it up, just do it in thanks.

Its working for me, see how it turns up for you and lets hear from you soon. Remember - Thank, not Think!

Nugget: If ever we find a reason to show appreciation, we open the gates of peace and find grace in the time of need.