Embracing Life's Challenges: Moving Forward Despite a Sense of Inevitable Decline

Often, we find ourselves in a state where we believe that life will never improve, or it will only get worse. This can be a comforting thought in the moment, but it carries a heavy burden and limits our ability to move forward. By focusing on the present and taking one step at a time, we can shift our mindset and find a path to acceptance and resilience.

A Personal Journey of Acceptance

Three years ago, I faced a similar struggle. Each morning, I would wake up feeling tired and sad, but I chose to focus on the present moment. I repeated to myself, 'Let's just live with it,' every single day. Gradually, this practice of acceptance became habitual, and over time, I was able to live with the circumstances as they were. Today, I can say with certainty that I have moved past my earlier struggles, and life has indeed gotten better.

My experience teaches us that when we are in pain, the goal should not be to get better, but to pass through each moment one step at a time. With each passing moment, we move closer to a place where we can live with whatever life has in store. And before we know it, things do get better.

Shifting Your Mindset for a Path to Resilience

Accepting that life will never get better is just a phase, and it is a viewpoint that can be changed over time. The more we allow our moods to be dependent on external factors, the more miserable we become. Ninety-five percent of how we feel arises from subconscious emotional patterns that we have fed into our brains. By changing our input, we can gradually change our emotional output.

This is not a quick or easy process, but it is our only opportunity to truly become happy. Happiness is not a tangible outcome or possession but a state of mind that comes from within. We often pursue external things as distractions, but they do not address our inner discontent.

Challenging the "Life Will Never Get Better" Lie

Many people fall into the trap of believing that life will never improve. This can be particularly harmful when it leads to thoughts of self-destruction. I, too, believed this lie and even tried to end my life. However, if I had succeeded, I would have missed out on some of the greatest joys and moments of my life.

tI would have missed my marriage to an amazing man tI would have missed my wonderful children tI would not have seen my nieces and nephews being born tI would not have lived long enough to see my father become a kind man

It is crucial to recognize that none of us knows what the future will bring. By living in the present moment and working to improve our mindset, we can prove the lie wrong. Embrace each moment as it comes, and find ways to grow and improve even in the face of challenges.

Conclusion

Life may seem challenging and perhaps even unbearable at times. However, by focusing on the present, challenging negative beliefs, and working towards personal growth, we can find a path to resilience and happiness. Trust in the process and know that even in the darkest of times, things can and do get better.

Cheers to your strong spirit and sending lots of healing.