The Author's Corner: Lightning Crashes

We only see the storm that we are in. Never to think that we will make it out. All of the negative things that are in our life comes up every time when we are going through hard times. The storm causes us to become hopeless and depression seeps in. Down into the abyss we fall as if there is no turning back or getting back on trach so to say.

The storm clouds that have come over us are from our past and the present moment as we deal with the sudden end of our life must be close. However, it is not as this storm shall pass. What remains of us we pick up and continue on with our lives.

The storm could be the loss of a family member, a relationship, a job or even a diagnosis that stops you in your tracks. All of these events are the lightning that has struck us down. Most people move on; however, it is a little harder as their minds are still dealing with the past situation.

When we stand back up or even take a step back to see what has happened, we are able to continue. At times to continue will be what starts with a simple thing that you woke up today. When we look at this simple thing of being given another day to live, we are able to start the day with a positive step.

The way we think of the present storm that we are in will show us the way we will come out of it. It is an easy thing to think negatively and to talk about all the bad things that have happened in our lives and that is how most people think. In following that path, the storm only gets stronger because the person has given up in a way.

To look at the positive side is a lot harder because it is not in most people’s nature. I always start my day with a positive note that I woke up. I could give into my schizophrenia and let it run my life, however that is not an option for me. Everyday, for me, I struggle to see the positive when I am having a bad day. I know what is going on in the storm that I am in, I do not think my struggles are worse than anyone else. We all have battles and storms in our life, the only thing we can do is be kind to others and ourselves.

Stay safe.