Mental health is a vast and complicated topic, and one of the blessings of life is we forget the unbearable pain of chicken pox and flu and even a broken ankle, just so we can move forward. But mental health doesn’t go away. And it’s not something only a few or many people have. What many don’t realise is we ALL have mental health issues. Some of us are more equipped to deal with things than others. Some have support networks to rely on. Some even can afford counsellors and advisers, and secretaries to do the more mundane tasks.
But tbh, we all suffer from mental health. Everyday can be a struggle if we don’t accept ourselves, if we live a life of being made to feel worthless and pitiful and useless and even improper.
What we need to remember is we are not alone. And we are human. We are one giant family who should love each other for the sake of loving. Help each other not for our own benefit, but because it’s the right thing to do. And inside we get that warm glow for helping another. The reward for helping, even a smile is charity they say, is not from the one you help, but is for the sake of being good and human. This gives purpose in our lives.
We no longer feel useless because our value isn’t based on other’s opinions, it’s based on what is good and helpful and right which is something that we all innately know. When we focus on ourselves too much, we lose sight of the needs of others. When we look to others too much, we don’t look after ourselves. It’s a balancing game and when we understand and accept ourselves, when we use strategies like taking ourselves out of stressful situations (taking a walk, excusing purse for the washroom) getting organised and following routines.
Looking outside at the world.. the natural world; the skies, the birds, the trees, acknowledging the intricacies of life, that things aren’t perchance, but meant to be, then we look at the good and the benefits or our situations. We see those less fortunate and say, hang on a minute, I have all the hair on my head, I have my limbs, I have working eyes and I’m not dependent on devices so I can hear.
…then we calm our minds. Then the issues are no longer overwhelming and destructive. There’s goodness too. And light and we should hold on to it with a smile, letting the sun warm our faces and be content that things aren’t as bad as they could be.
Remember… this time too shall pass
If you went to sleep and didn’t wake up till tomorrow, would any of the things you’re worrying about actually matter. For those that won’t, let go, for those that will… those are your priorities for the day. Just work on those today.
Every moment of your life is an opportunity and a possibility. It’s a chance for something new. A chance to do something/ learn something/ change yourself for the better. Don’t do things for the world and their praises. Do it because it’s good and it is right and believe in the hereafter, because your reward for goodness shows in this world and the next. Even if you don’t have belief , that warm glow from achieving something, from seeing that other person smile when you helped, that’s also a gift to you. So cherish and remember all the good times. Write them down to remind you of the blessings in your life. And make a plan and step forth.
You control how you will spend your life. Make it one of honesty and virtue. And be happy with knowing you tried your best and your efforts were for good even if the outcome isn’t what you expected. … you never know,… in the long run… you might see it is better!
Good luck to all who read this. Have hope, have conviction. Believe in yourself. Because I do! I believe in you. I believe in your goodness and your ability. No one is the the same. That would be boring. You are an individual, you think differently and you know what! That’s ok! Different is inspiring, different is where ideas come from. Different brings colour to a dull world. Smile for the sake of smiling and be happy. You are not alone. You are in my prayers. You can do it! 
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