This originally was a post I made on reddit, meant for anybody to read, but I’m posting it here as well:
I don’t live in America. Most of the impression I get from America comes from Reddit, other media, and some news.
But this post has nothing to do with America. It has something today with our mental health as a society.
The more I wander the earth the more I see hardship, insecurity, jealousy, childishness. These are traits that a grown man or woman should learn to cope with within their life time.
As a mental health professional, but also as a human being, it aches me to see others struggling, and with every part of me - I want to help.
Why? Because my life is inevitably intertwined with the minds, souls and bodies of others.
I don’t have all the answers, but here is what I can say from 32 years of age.
Have courage.
Our life is full of opportunities to cower away. Even everyday situations require courage: having an honest conversation with your spouse, facing an assignment at work, ordering a big mac.
The more we learn to cower, the more we are prone to it.
Have courage, in everyday life. Say what you want to say, acknowledge your feelings, be open an honest with yourself. These are traits we should learn to strengthen, and even though the powers that be would rather have you cower than stand tall, - learn to challenge yourself, and in everyday life grow taller than you ever thought imaginable.
Have courage. It will lead you the right way in life.
Many blessings onto you, who ever you may be.
