We are sometimes too obsessed with chasing eternal happiness that we burn out and try our best to escape from this dip as soon as possible. Most of us are not comfortable sitting in our own silence, we run the moment we hear our conscience trying to converse. I am writing this post to tell you that it is okay to not be okay.
I have noticed that most people around me are NOT okay. We are exhausted, we have lost the will to soldier on, we are afraid of wasting time on projects that may not last, we have no faith in the future, and we have separated our dreams from the reality that we are slowly burning. Long story short, life is hard. But it was never designed to be easy, life is about innovation, growth, and building timeless connections. Life can be exponentially beautiful, however, it can be equally challenging and painful. We experience grief and the loss of our loved ones. We often find ourselves drowning in holes that we have dug and neglected as they become deeper. Sometimes we downplay how we feel because we constantly tell ourselves that someone else is going through something bigger. You are all worthy of finding happiness, wealth and love - your feelings are valid. Some things might not make sense to someone viewing your life from a cliff. It is always easier for people to judge your life to suit an agenda they have already built, it is easier to condemn others when you managed to marginally avoid the spotlight.
I wanted to wrap up this post with a section on how to be there for people going through a difficult time. I have noticed that I always struggle to be there for friends and family who are going through a hard time mentally, especially when I am also not at my best. Sometimes people do not need you to say anything when they share a painful experience or confide in you, they just need you to be there - to be present in their space. Make an effort to show up for the people you cherish, make an effort to understand why someone is feeling how they are feeling, and make an effort to let others know when you need a shoulder to lean on. If you are going through a difficult time, you need to be aware that the people around you might feel helpless because they do not know what to do. I am not a professional, but I can still be your friend, sister or daughter in the best way I possibly can! Always make an effort to understand others and to be understood - some people are eager to learn.
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