By Ahsan
“The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency;
not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little;
not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”
Benjamin E. Mays
There are two types of people: those who have been through tragedy and those who have not yet been through it.
Imagine yourself consoling a friend going through a tragedy or profound loss. What you might say to them is one dilemma, but what are you saying to yourself?
You might think, "I wonder how I would react if this happened to me and I hope it never does because it can't be good."
This exact situation and contemplation was popularized in a 1997 hit song called The Impression That I Get by the Ska Punk band The Mighty Mighty Boss Tones.
If you don't know the song, here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGMUAMevH0
Don't be surprised if you like it. It has a catchy tune and speaks to the depth of your soul. We all know that life is unpredictable, and we sometimes fear what may lie ahead, knocking on wood and praying for strength to get through it. That's the impression that I get.
A larger question that comes to my mind, perhaps yours, is how do people get through tragedy?
Some stories we hear or experience are quite serious and unfathomable regarding how people get through them and still live normal lives. Many people unfortunately never "rebound" or "settle back into life"; instead, they decline into mental depression, self-medication with alcohol or drugs, or they become disillusioned with life. Broken and unable to continue the human journey.
Yet others go through the unimaginable storm and rally! They show what may look to be superhuman ability and often cite the help they got from their Higher Power.
There but for the grace of God, go I.
I would love to hear your tips or ideas on how to face such life moments and events.
I could offer my own advice, but the point of this article is to solicit your help. If you personally or through others know ways to get through life's toughest scenarios, please share so we can help others with a future project that Shazad and I are working on.
The more we can lean on each other and help one another, the better we can use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity called "living your best life." Send us a quick reply to the following address: shazad@kingsquillpublishing.com
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