Dealing With Life's Twists And Turns

Hey, you! Yes, you! How are you doing? I know that you will probably say, “I’m fine.” But how are you really doing? If we’re all a bit honest with ourselves, there are moments when we barely feel like we can hold it together. Some days can seem unbearable. I know – I’ve been there. We all have those moments. But through it all, we must remember to be strong. We cannot always be strong alone – sometimes we must rely on each other. 

This is something that I am reminding myself constantly as no man or woman is an island. People in our lives are there for a reason: whether good or bad, they can teach us lessons and how to learn more about ourselves in the process. How can we best deal with life’s twists and turns? It is through understanding that in life, there will be constant change and evolution. Think about it. We begin life as babies who eventually grow up into teenagers and then adults. Oftentimes, we are unprepared for these transitions; in fact, I believe that many adults have childhood wounds that still need to be healed. 

Self-care, self-love, and self-authenticity are extremely important aspects within life, but they also help you to deal better with transitions in your life whether they are big or small. Let me explain. Regarding self-care, this is ensuring that we attend to our basic needs such as eating, sleeping, personal hygiene, physical activity, engaging in close relationships, working towards personal religion/spirituality, and also helping to make the world a better place through our passions and ambitions. Self-love ensures that we continue to love ourselves no matter what shortcomings or mistakes we may make in life. This is not to say that we are apathetic do not care; rather, it is to say that we strive to grow as better individuals without faulting ourselves when we make mistakes. 

Finally, self-authenticity ensures that our true selves show up wherever we go: this is important whether we are feeling our best, our worst, or somewhere in between. When we are engaged in activities or dislike them, these are clues to our passions, interests, and gifts that God has given. Never try to force yourself to like something that you truly have a disdain – trust me, it will not be a positive experience. Instead, pursue what you love and what moves you. It is through love, passion, caring, and community that we can help one another and engage one another. Therefore, remember to also be true to who you really are and to help inspire others to do the same. Then when those storms of life come – and they will – you will be better prepared to handle anything that comes your way. Like the roots of a tree, you will stand strong and tall. 

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