I Need to Vent
Venting has it's place, we are hurt, angry stunned and not sure where to go with it. We seek out a kind soul who is willing to listen and if we are lucky they may have a suggestion we hadn't seen.
Certain things need to be remembered however......................While many are well meaning they most likely can't relate to your problems. Even if they have gone through same the back story will be different and reactions and solutions will not be the same.
Know when to say when! While there is a need to get it out, too much becomes a long ride on the pity train. Without realizing it you become addicted to that attention you receive when people feel bad for you. Eventually the train derails and your downward spiral becomes worse then the problems you were venting about. People understandably get tired of trying to hold you up and don't want to go on that downward spiral with you.
Enjoy your vent but, be aware of carrying on. Eventually you will have to sit alone with your pain, find the lesson and work it through. You can choose to be stuck where you are or walk through the fire to find healing. It's up to you and no one can get you there but you.
It takes courage...to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives.
Namaste
Certain things need to be remembered however......................While many are well meaning they most likely can't relate to your problems. Even if they have gone through same the back story will be different and reactions and solutions will not be the same.
Know when to say when! While there is a need to get it out, too much becomes a long ride on the pity train. Without realizing it you become addicted to that attention you receive when people feel bad for you. Eventually the train derails and your downward spiral becomes worse then the problems you were venting about. People understandably get tired of trying to hold you up and don't want to go on that downward spiral with you.
Enjoy your vent but, be aware of carrying on. Eventually you will have to sit alone with your pain, find the lesson and work it through. You can choose to be stuck where you are or walk through the fire to find healing. It's up to you and no one can get you there but you.
It takes courage...to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives.
Namaste
