Motivation logo

Between Words and Actions

by: Nerissha Hunt

By Nerissha HuntPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
3

In life, there will always be issues. That’s just how things are. The world is not perfect. Life is not fair. But your behind is called that for a reason. It’s meant to sit on, and I don’t mean on your shoulders.

We are human. We complain. It’s normal. We are in denial at times, but all problems have a solution. We get in denial, think the world is coming to an end or think that there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You are still breathing though, right? Then it’s not too late. Change your thought process. Easier said than done but its possible.

No matter how hard we try, sometimes when we want to move forward, we get knocked backwards. It’s not fun or fair and it’s not a good feeling. But what do you choose to do when that happens? Being angry, confused and crying is normal. But, if your behind is sitting on your shoulders, there is a serious problem.

As adults, there shouldn’t be any pouting. Pouting is for children. As an adult, when things fall apart, we get depressed, for a long time or maybe a short time. It just depends on what you are experiencing. Crying is not a sign of weakness. It is an expressed feeling. Emotional pain “hits you where it hurts;” which is your heart. A situation hurts so bad it almost kills you because the end result is not what you expected it to be.

Another thing about the word behind. Forgetting your past. There is nothing we can do about something that happened way back when. There are quite a few things I’m sure we all have done that we wish we could go back and change. But that’s not possible. Why beat yourself up about something that happened instead of what’s HAPPENING? I emphasized that because your past isn’t your present and your present isn’t your future. Let me explain.

We are all in a current state of whatever is going on in our lives. But there is no guarantee that things will always be like this. The good Lord didn’t intend for things to stay the same for every second, minute or hour. Time waits for no one. Life is not a DVD player. There is no pause or rewind button. But the fast forward button does exist. My comparison is, fast forward can be compared to things to come. Fast forward means look forward. You cant rewind and life isn’t meant to be paused.

I’m not saying my life is perfect because it’s far from that. I’ve been through some things. But I choose not to stay in a stand still mode because life keeps moving. It doesn’t matter what I’ve been through. I’m not giving up on life no matter what happens. I changed my mindset a long time ago.

A thought process is hard to change. Experience after experience may seem the same for some. But what are you doing about it? Wondering or wishing when it’s going to change? Okay, that’s normal. It happens. But, in order for a situation to change, you have to make the first step. Have a self-talk if necessary. Refuse to stay in that position for the rest of your life because you don’t have to.

Being stubborn won’t change a thing. We all complain about one thing or another. How is crossing your arms and refusing to let someone help you going to solve the problem? It won’t. It’s going to affect your health because you are under unnecessary stress.

Pride is another issue. Some people will not admit when they need help. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you need help, its okay. You’re not a bad person for accepting help. Don’t feel guilty either. Swallow your pride. It’s not going to hurt you.

To conclude, I say this. We all have problems. No matter what you may think or say, there is a solution. Denial is an enemy that can be defeated.

advice
3

About the Creator

Nerissha Hunt

Writing is not a talent; it's a gift. My stories are transparent. Not fact, not fiction. They are in a category to themselves.

You never know what to expect.

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.