Sometimes you just have to ride it out. There is much in life that is beyond our control. Too much, it feels like most of the time. We play little games with ourselves to distract and deal with all the things we don’t really have power over. For some it is health issues, others have cycles of repeating conflicts with partners, troubled children, tragedy, abuse, family members with addictions, mental illness; it’s a miracle any of are still brave enough to stick around through it all. There seems to be a common thread; everyone is in the same boat. I highly doubt there is anyone in the world that wouldn’t want to change things about their life. If people are really honest about it, no one lives an ideal existence. We get pulled and we pull ourselves into fantasies, campaigns, movements, and TV to feel as though we are making a difference. If we can understand that most of this life’s conflict is beyond our control, we must also understand there are a few things we can change. We needn’t get lost in the overwhelming hopelessness of the day to day, but begin to live our lives with one eye open and one eye shut. As to not be overwhelmed by the pain surrounding us, and yet be watchful for the things we can change.
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