Be Strong!
Not long ago our local paper yesterday published an article
entitled 'Quake Stress'. ('The Star' - article written by
Emma-Jane McLennan).
The information contained within it was rather telling as it
described just how the earthquakes in Christchurch are still affecting
Cantabrians - relationships, eating, sleeping and even breathing and which may
not subside until well into 2021!
According to the article, it can take five to ten years to recover from
any disaster. The article then goes on
to say how many people are still grieving for what has been lost while trying
to answer the big question - of why and what has happened? This is leading to a
vicious cycle of stress causing people to not be able to eat, sleep and
exercise as they should. Statistics are given to support the study's finding.
Having read this article - along with the suggestions and
help being offered - I reflected upon each of us, as individuals, and how we
face adversity - whether it be a major disaster (bush fire, flood, earthquake,
tsunami, etc.,) or one of a more personal nature (relationship break-up, death
of a loved one, loss or leaving a job, illness, money issues, addition,
etc.,).
We all experience the 'fight or
flight' process, but how we cope is dependent upon many factors:
our state of mind and physical health; availability of a
circle of supportive friends and family and; help from others such as support
groups, etc., (to name a few).
Ultimately though, as many of my readers will know, it takes
an inner strength to not only overcome but continue living lives of worth and
self-respect. It takes a huge strength
and commitment to overcome and until we each, on a personal level, realize that
healing takes time and it is up to us to play the major part in that healing we
will never truly overcome. This is sometimes the hardest thing we will ever do
- you must though face your fears and turn them into a ladder!
As Henry Miller said,
Something to remember is:
The goal is the aim but it is the journey that counts!
And, friends, take time to be still.
My upcoming inspirational book (released approximately
December 2015) - 'Musings of a Blogger -
Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey' has:
10 chapters of Inspirational Words (each chapter discusses a
theme) and a 10 chapter workbook (which relates back to each previous 10
chapters) then Reader's Group Questions.
The whole aspect of my book discusses how to face and overcome, then,
dealing with issues in our life through practical and sensible ways - very much
what is wanted and needed in today's world of tragedy!
Below is a quote from my book:
If we are brave enough to face those things that make us afraid we can
face our fears that so much better…
If we are brave enough to face those things which hurt we can face our
hurts with triumph!
The fear then… will not creep into our lives nor will the hurt over
take…
We will be free to step forwards with courage and find out that we are
BRAVER than we think!
I write an this inspirational blog – RuAnCa
http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz
have a twitter https://twitter.com.ruancaRuth
and facebook page - www.facebook.com/ruthannecaukwell
Ruth Anne Caukwell
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