You can get bitter or You can get better
I once heard a speaker say that when the struggles of life hit you. You have two options:
You can become bitter, or you can choose to get better. I admit that it is easier to say or write this philosophy, then it is to actually live it. To consciously live this philosophy, requires a consistent commitment. Especially in today's world, where it seems that every good cause has its opposition ready and willing to attack whoever supports it.
It is only natural to feel frustration, disappointment, and or anger when faced with this opposition. It can feel even worse, when the opposition is coming from the very people you are trying to help. It is understandable to feel angry when life comes and smacks you in the back of the head unexpectedly. It is not your initial reaction or feelings that dictate the outcome. It is the choices you make, after your initial reaction, that will dictate the overall outcome.
Choosing to be bitter can be an unconscious decision. The world is full of bitter people, yet if you ask them, many will say they did not have a choice. Life made them that way. Viktor Frankl says in his book, "Man's search for meaning", that the last human freedom after which no other freedoms are possible. Is the freedom to choose one's attitude towards his or her situation. unlike animals, human beings have the ability to choose their attitude towards a situation. Of course this ability can only be strengthened with practice.
Whether you allow yourself to stay bitter, or make the conscious decision to get better and move forward. There is a price to pay for either decision. You can allow yourself to become bitter and suffer its consequences. You can accept the opposition as a challenge to learn and grow. Either decision comes with a steep price, yet the payouts are vastly different.
Again I will say that this is easier said and written, then it is practiced. Bitterness is an unattractive quality, and it oftentimes turns away others who might have helped us. Not to mention it influences how we see things and the decisions we make. The more we practice our ability to choose not to be bitter, the stronger our ability to do so becomes. With practice we will learn how to catch ourselves before bitterness overcomes us.
Association is very important in helping us overcome bitterness. It can be a life saver in helping to maintain our attitudes. Yet Association is not limited only to the people in our lives. Association also includes the books we read, the movies we watch, the music we listen to, and the activities we partake in. As we learn to understand ourselves we gain experience on ways to to rekindle our spirits. Though there are more than a few people within the steemit community, that just naturally lift your spirits.
I thank you for sharing with me. I pray that life gives you plenty of uplifting moments.
God Bless :)
" You can accept the opposition as a challenge to learn and grow. " - True words, bitterness makes the situation more complicated.
Yes. Bitterness turns away the people who were put into our lives to help us also.
Very well said! I've had more than a few occasions in life where I have had to make this choice. Its always best to choose better.
Thank you. I wrote this as a reminder to myself lol . I'm glad you liked it. :)
great saying you can bitter or you can get better...my grandmother used to say when we were children...you can get glad in the same pants you are sad in... ❤️
Haha that's a great quote. :)
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Thank you. The upvote us definitely acting finicky lately. Actually wrote this post to cheer myself up LOL. I'm glad you liked it. :)
Same vision, for me the same thruth, as the way how Dr. BACH works, do not heal the illness, but change the vision about it, and carry your ilness different.
That makes sense. Love your body. Thanks for sharing. :)
awesome writes
Thank you. :) Nice seeing you again :)
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