Everyday we go through different trials. The universe constantly challenge us by testing how far our patience can go, by driving us to the edge of our breaking points, and by questioning our beliefs and our faith in whatever it is that we believe in.
There are times when we think that it is easier to just give up. We think about why we have to go through all these pain and suffering. Disillusioned from thinking too much, we just let things get the better of us. We let our patience run out. We break down. We stop believing.
I do that a lot. Yes, I do because I have a lot of freaking spare time to think about all these bad things happening in my life that normal people don't. But, admit it - sometimes, you are like me. There were times when you did not get what you want, felt low, and dwelt on it for the longest time. For sure, there were instances when you felt people didn't like you, and you got deeply affected by it. There were phases in your life when bad luck came one after the other... making you doubt if there isn't any more to life than getting over these misfortunes; leaving you dreading the next one that may come tomorrow. And every night, you stare blankly into the darkness, trying not to think too much about these. But you can't.
Obviously, I do not know the solution to life. Just look at me, I'm a mess. Haha...
Every individual have different coping mechanisms. Some sulk and contemplate suicide. Some just give the cold shoulder and keep these feelings buried deep inside. Some escape, distracting themselves with material things, friends, or whatever tickles their fancy. And some just keep looking at the bright side, hoping that they can sustain this point of view each and every time.
I don't know, for now, which among these is the correct way. But I know one thing is for sure. I know that it helps to keep an open mind. It helps to stop thinking. I helps to just let go and just be aware.
Jai guru deva, om.
I hope I get to sleep soundly tonight.
If you know this song, listen to it with me. I hope I can be in the same state of mind as the famous person who wrote it.
I'm sorry, John, but this version relaxes me more.
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