I’m starting this week’s post with an announcement. Next week’s post will be a guest’s post, with no recording. Just wanted to give you a heads-up before we get there!
On to today’s post!
I’ve talked about this before, but I think it deserves another mention.
When we look at our lives, we tend to only see one side: the harder, rougher side. We see the struggle and the hardship. It can be nearly impossible to see the bright side when we’re in the middle of the storm.
In order to find the bright side of life and our circumstances, we need to view it all from a different perspective.
If you don’t have people in your life who you can depend on and turn to in those dark moments, you need to find those people.
No matter how introverted we may be, human beings were not meant to live life in isolation.
I need to be alone to recharge. I enjoy being around close friends, but make it last too long and I’m exhausted: mentally, emotionally, and physically. I need time alone to clear out the energies of others and to recharge.
But that doesn’t mean I can remain alone. I have to be around people so that I can see my life from others’ perspectives. People whom I can trust. People who will be honest with me, and not just talk to “tickle my ears.”
Sometimes the things we hear will be unpleasant, but they need to be said. Sometimes others can see the bright side when we cannot.
No matter what our circumstances, there is almost always a bright side.
Disclaimer: I realize that many of my brothers and sisters out there are in abusive situations. If you are being abused, I realize that there isn’t a bright side. However, your bright side is getting free. Please don’t ever feel like you’re alone in these situations. There are many websites that give information on getting free from unsafe environments. If you need links, email me. brittany.d.stonestreet@gmail.com I will always be here for you to the best of my abilities.
For the rest of us, sometimes it just simply takes asking someone else’s opinion. They’ll see what you can’t. I’ve been there many times. It’s a lot easier to struggle in the darkness alone, but it’s better for all of us to seek answers and wisdom in the light.
There is always a bright side.
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Brittany Stonestreet 