You're an Overcomer.
Overcoming challenges isn't a simple thing. I don't know, maybe yours is, but there are people with actual problems, which makes it hard for you to find them smiling or even think of helping others. Life is leading them with a good point even in the second half, so what would you expect from them?
These people have real-life troubles that get them thinking all about themselves and no one else, and you can't blame them because you aren't in their shoes. The truth is that you can never be in their shoes no matter how hard you try to fit in. Also, if by fate these people find themselves in a society or country that adds a lot more to their problems, you'll see their face up like a soldier who has seen lots of things in war because they have. Life is a war zone to them each day they rise to see the morning sun.
And they have just one thing in mind. Survival. The need to survive the harsh weather given to them by life and edge forward regardless of who gets hurt. They've been hurt too, so just pardon their behavior, right? The world made them do it! Family, love life, business life...all gone to the drain like they are nonexistent, so why should they show kindness to the same world that hurts them? The same world took everything from them and left them penniless with no name. If it were you... no! It can't be you. But if it were you, would you be able to take just a quarter of the pain they've taken and still smile or show kindness afterwards? Hmm, I don't think so.
You can't take it because it is soul crushing. It's unimaginably painful to see everything you stand for stand against you. No one is there for you. No one to cry to. All alone in a spherical world, you curl yourself up like a worm in the storm with dried tears as you struggle to breathe. Each day, you find yourself in a cruel world, and still the world demands something from you... something unimaginable in your position but achievable, but you are in no place to fulfill that want. Something as simple as the word, kindness is not something you can give because you don't have it.
Life has set barriers regarding kindness toward your path, and it is overbearing, and you can not overcome it because you have no power to, but is that true?
There's no doubt that barriers exist in life to help us think. To shape us and make us reason. Finding another way out or thinking of crossing over or smashing through the barrier on our way. Life brings these challenges to our paths and dares us to overcome them. It is a dare that can be done. Let's not allow what we face to turn us into something that won't let us stare in the mirror.
Truly, there are barriers in life that can get overwhelming. And I don't know what you are going through or have gone through. And you surely do not what I have passed through in life. Still, let's not let life define us with the barrier set. We need to overcome it and not let our problems affect those around us.
The truth is that, sometimes, a little kindness can solve our lives problems. So why should you allow the pain you face be faced by others? You've felt it and know how dangerous it is. Therefore, helping others who are in need of help can do a lot to your heart. Just like a baby's smile, so innocent and pure. The kind of smile that brings people together.
You should know that you are an overcomer, so don't let your problem deter you from being kind, and with that said, here's a song for you.
Journal.
On Friday, I wrote a post about the kind of men I adore, which is my message to the men that exhibit this character on how proud I am of them. I used a picture of a friend, and he was delighted to not just see it but also read the message attached to it.
Saturday came with music, which came in with its inspiration. I sent a message to those who are scared to move on or find a way out because they don't know what lies await. And with the post came an amazing song of encouragement. You can find the post here.
Sunday also came with some heartfelt song of encouragement edging people toward not giving up. Despite the challenges faced, the post served as a reminder that we should get up and keep moving.
I went out on Monday and got a friend something very nice. He was happy and thanked me continually in his way without using a nice word😄.
On Tuesday, I wrote a post about cosmetic surgery, which I explained it isn't something I would do no matter how much money flows easily into my account. With this, I have shown self kindness to myself for choosing not to go through such pain to change my physical appearance.
Wednesday came with a message on WhatsApp from a very close friend who was sick. She hasn't been able to eat since her sickness started, so she requested I get her peppered chicken, which I did, and she was so happy that I was glad I made her day.
And then today, I called home and also spoke with my twin sister and told her to send me recent pictures of her baby so that I'll write about her on the blockchain and wish her a happy birthday. She was so happy when I asked that and sent me cute pictures right away.
Video gotten from #YouTube.
Still yours truly,
Balikis.
Thanks for reading and listening.
Peace be unto those who crave it and more to those who chase it away.
I am trying to catch up with responding to everybody's posts, but I am very behind. I want to read everything thoroughly and not just give a generic response, so I will do this tomorrow after my surgery since it's late here now. I wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about your post. I will be copying this brief message to the other blog posts I still need to read properly. I hope you understand.
Oh, I hope the surgery goes well. Please be well and take your time.
Have an amazing weekend ahead.
Life is dealing with lots of people and it is normal to be overwhelmed but we shouldn't let that take away our good act in us. It doesn't stop us from showing kindness. The world is mean to you doesn't mean you should do that to someone else who is innocent and do not know what you are going through.
#dreemport
That's right. We shouldn't let what the world has done to us affect those around us.
Thanks for stopping by Princess.
It's my pleasure.
It's easier to hold on to hurts and pain, but that can only make us cause more pain.
It will definitely take more courage and effort to let go of the hurts and pain, but we will emerge as overcomes, healing ourselves and healing others.
Beautiful post as always, thanks for sharing.
I am a #dreemerforlife from #dreemport
Yeah, that's right. We need to heal ourselves, and with that, we can spread live as well.
Thanks for stopping by #dreemer.
“The truth is that you can never be in their shoes no matter how hard you try to fit in”.
This is absolutely true, unless we have walked a mile in someone else's shoes, we can't even begin to really understand or comprehend how they feel or what they may have been through. Even then, every circumstance is different. When someone says “I know what you are going through,” they may mean well, but do they really?
There are those too that when you tell them of a situation you are struggling with, want to come back with a similar or worse story, though I am sure oftentimes they may genuinely want to relate and emphasize, it doesn't necessarily help the person. Most times people just want to be heard, and the kindest thing we can do is to listen.
"Helping others in need can do a lot for your heart".
Indeed, being kind to others brings blessings in return for our actions.
Thank you for sharing your heart, your kindness diary, and your thoughts. I am so grateful you are part of the kindness community. You touched on self-kindness too; the importance of that cannot be overstated. Thanks again, and I apologize for the delay in responding. Have a wonderful and kind weekend!
That's right. We can never fully comprehend what others have gone through in life. It can't be done!
I like your question. Do they really? That's the truth of the life we live. Not everyone is genuine.
Yeah, that's a normal thing to do in my country. It is like they are competing with the battles you are fighting by telling you theirs is worse, and this may sometimes help. But other times, listening is the best remedy.
Yes, it does. I appreciate your stopping by to read despite the surgery. I hope you are well.
Have a wonderful weekend, too.
i am most captivated by your take that we cannever be in the shoes of another person. in as much as that stand is debatable, there is truth in it. reason being that we are particular beings with particular mindsets and feelings and thus, reactions to events of life. we just need to understand this about life and try not to blame people too much when they act in a way.
#dreemport
Yeah, that's right. Blaming others isn't going to keep the troubles away.
Thanks for stopping by #dreemer.