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Healthy Horizons

Laurie Lupold

Acceptance

Being one that was given so many things to endure in my life and the illnesses to support it, I often get a chuckle from people when I say those events were a blessing. True, I have lived with a life that hasn't been very pleasant and I suffer from many different mental disorders but without such, who would I be? I am grateful because they have made me who I am.

I could whine and complain, even be angry for all my life has thrown at me but what would be the point? Most likely the issues would still be there accompanied with my defiance for not accepting them. It takes great courage for us to accept things in our lives which we find to be unenjoyable but strength comes from recognizing and building an understanding how we might use them to benefit ourselves.

I didn't always look at my life with such a light heart, I was very bitter for a long time about my past and current situations which I couldn't control. In an essence that is what it was about, the feeling of not having the control. I lodged anger so deep within me that all I wanted was revenge for my injustices. What I got was stuck within a vicious circle of rage that seemed never ending. That anger not only made me emotionally unhealthy but affected me physically also.

I don't know all and I have never pretended to but I do know from personal experience that no-one can find peace within themselves if they are thriving on the anger. It took years for me but I reached the serenity. I had to reach inside myself and analyze what was there, who I was as opposed to who I wanted to be. I had to let go.

Now, is the time to look upon ourselves and acknowledge what is there. Take a long look at what gifts we have that we are grateful for. Keeping a gratitude journal is an excellent way for us to keep in touch with these things on a daily basis and add more as we think of them. Sell yourself on the ideals that make you the unique person you are and be thankful you exist.

'Til next time keep peace with yourself as you journey through your Healthy Horizons!!