Get Back Up!
This morning, I received a message and I thought I should share with you all because really, I couldn't have put it any better. Do share your thoughts in the comments as always 😉
I woke up to blog this morning and I experienced a setback. It broke my heart a lot. Recent sacrifices I've made for this purpose flashed through my mind and I eased into helplessness.
I screamed at no one, "why today?"
I was angry, so angry I decided I wasn't going to do this, Inspire you. The situation was so demotivating. I asked several questions that I didn't have answers to. So many foolish thoughts came to mind due to the frustration. After about an hour of doing nothing productive, I asked myself why I was so angry. I realized I was angry for no reason. It was frivolous of me to have been angry at a situation I couldn't help. I picked myself up, encouraged myself and here I am again.
A life that experiences setback is one that is moving forward. No one who is stagnant can be setback, they always live in the back. I don't know what delay you're experiencing but I'm here to plead with you not to let it break you. Dwelling on your setbacks will do you no good. Suicidal thoughts are born from months (or moments) of frustration and depression. My big brother will always say to me, "I don't worry about things I can't help. I can't afford not to be in the right state of mind when what I can help comes around."
Shortly after I picked myself up a client that I've been having sessions with reached out on Whatsapp. I was able to tell her what she needed to hear. Her spirit was lifted and she confessed to the relief she caught from chatting with me. Just imagine me still being downcast. I would have laid my depression on the heart of another.
Did you know?
Your smile is someone's reason to smile. Your life is the reason someone is existing. What happens to that person when you give up?
You don't have the right to give up! The life you own is yours alone, but there are hundreds of others attached to yours. If you choose to be timid you will be their setback. They will eventually move on without you but you would have altered their purpose.
This morning my cousin told me, "after all the time here, money and strength na Wetin I carry
Comot o."
He is seven years older than me and he just graduated from Uni. I did over five years ago. He experienced several setbacks. He could have settled out of school but he chose to finish. He did on a remarkable note. He now owns a thriving clothing line and makes reasonable profit.
I heard about someone who passed through something similar and ended up hanging on a tree. Difference between these two individuals is that one gave everything while the other lost everything. They chose differently.
What's your story? What setback are you experiencing?
Delays are temporary.
This day will pass. Tomorrow will come. Don't live today when tomorrow comes. The sun shines differently every day. Some days it's blurred by thick cloud, other days it shines brightest.
Delay is not denial.... So true @adejoke16. We consider our setbacks as failure sometimes and it gets to us. I have realized that failing in some things in life generally might be impossible but we must learn to fail forward. Picking ourselves back up and living up to the expectations of others as we are answers to other people's questions.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts @fisteganos
The day I decided never to allow my emotions rule over me ever again was the day my kid sister said to me, you are the reason why I never give up on anything, so why are you feeling this weak now?, from that moment onward I decided to get strong for myself and for everyone around me.
This is one of the most captivating lines in this post, why would failure (setback) looked for someone who had already failed by being stagnant ,does not make sense.
Indeed setback play an important role in building us and achieving great sucess
100% agree with your cousin, the primary goal of some situations is to build us, setbacks are the not main koko but our response to setbacks are
Nice post, uncle @fisteganos
It's crazy how "nothing" will get us worried and unproductive. It's crazy how we think sometimes. Life is hope. Living means we're still a potent candidate to be successful.
Setbacks are like a arrow set on the strung of a bow, it must be set back before it can move forward...
I really like what you said: 'Your smile is someone's reason to smile. Your life is the reason someone is existing. What happens to that person when you give up?'
It is very inspiring and you're completely right! A good day isn't only good for you, but a smile in your face can change a another persons life! Just imagine everyone would walk around mad or sad and all you see when you step outside is desperate people - after days of seing them I'm pretty sure that you start having the same facial expression and you're starting to be in the same mood as everyone else! But that's when you have to be strong for everyone and go out there and show everybody how much better life is with a smile on your face! :)
Life's motivational message are good ingredient for a better sail in achieving the best in life
Do not let your back be put to the ground despite your background.
I was moved by this motivational message.
Thanks for reading. It's always nice getting your comments.
Somehow since i joined steemit, i've always looked forward to your posts.
I havent gotten the time to read your previous posts cos you know; 'Newbies got to write' but once i hit that solid footing..., I Would eat up everything you've ever written and try to fuse your writing style with mine...,
Thanks for the word of encouragement
Nope. Newbies got to read and read and read and interact 😉
Aha, and that is why you follow the big guys,,,,
You learn!
Delay is not denial at all.
Yeah yeah. We just have to keep pushing.
Kind of needed this cause I have been having a horrid day and I hate people today.
You'll feel better. I trust.
After reading this post I felt lite, this is exactly what I wanted this morning.
Thanks for sharing
Resteemed
You're welcome. I'm happy it could help