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In Times of Disappointment

Like happiness, You also have the right to be disappointed

By MahmudahPublished about a year ago 3 min read
In Times of Disappointment
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Life doesn't always go well; there are times when we feel disappointed about something. Every human being has a conscience. With this heart, humans can feel various emotions, such as love and happiness. But not infrequently, the heart also feels pain due to deep sadness.

Anyone, including children, teenagers, adults, and seniors, might feel disappointed. No matter how wealthy,  admirable, accomplished, or strong we are, and anyone must have let us down, from people we hardly know to our dear friends, partners in life, and perhaps even our own children.

If we never experience disappointment, it signifies that up to that time we have never interacted with anyone, had no friends, and had nothing. Disappointment is humane.

Is that accurate?

We have never been let down by association, social interaction, friendship, or even friendship with our own parents. The aim is to be ready to feel let down if we choose to blend in with our surroundings. So, just like we can't avoid life, we also can't avoid being disappointed. There is disappointment wherever there is life, and there is potential for disappointment wherever there is desire.

A heart that leans on and hopes for people is where disappointment comes from. Our hearts will be broken more easily the more hope we have for people. We should be ready for disappointment when we hope that the sentiments and generosity we extend will be returned and when we want other people to notice and recognize our efforts.

We all experience emotions, and hope is a result of those emotions. We seek the joy, authenticity, and love of trustworthy individuals. A thousand hopes bind and enhance our emotions. Because we place our faith in people, we should be held the most accountable if any of our hopes do not come true. In this world, there are already too many awful things. The worst is being let down by people. Why so?

The human heart is inverted and prone to change. He has a mixed record when it comes to showing emotion. The beating of the human heart is more erratic than the fast tumult of boiling water. So it is undeniable that putting your faith in something that may be swiftly and easily flipped around can lead to disappointment.

Not only that, but human forgetfulness furthers the argument against having faith in people. It's possible that we are first promised pleasant things, but later on, the promise is forgotten and we feel let down since the person making the promise changes their mind and their feelings. How many people make promises while they are in need then break them when they no longer do? Finally, the promised individual experiences annoyance, rage, sadness, and even hurt.

If you place your hope in people, that is what will happen. People are weak beings, and the more hope we place in them, the harder we will work to destroy them.

Naturally, we must calmly and gently accept our sentiments of disappointment as they emerge. Due to the fact that not everything in life needs to be acquired and can proceed as we like.

I want to say

It's OK

It's okay

If you're depressed, it's okay.

If you're disappointed, that's quite normal.

You have no medical issues. Lean forward and cry.

On the other hand, heartbreak shouldn't linger indefinitely. Convince yourself that everything in life will work out in the end while you face your disappointment. Simply have faith in yourself, then proceed. Avoid allowing sadness to rule your life; it will only make you feel worse. Starting a new day with more upbeat, joyful little activities, like working out, caring for plants, brewing coffee, and listening to music, are all options.

You have the guts to go through this trying period.

You need to make a decision during this challenging time.

Choosing to speak up instead of remaining silent.

Choosing not to avoid or flee from reality.

But the choice to proceed.

Accept all that occurs.

The choice to stand up, move forward by taking a step, moving forward by taking another, and continuing forward.

Decision to press on regardless of obstacles

The choice that would ultimately transform my life forever was the choice to never give up.

Keep up the fight

Yes

Struggling as merely existing will never be sufficient to bring about change.

You can do it.

Fight till the end.

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