![]() No doubt, It’s hard to try to overcome something that has been ingrained for years. It’s hard to admit you have no clue how to do it. It’s hard to show someone else you have no clue how to do it. It’s hard to allow someone else into your weak and challenging world. It’s hard to tune out your noise, and listen. It’s hard to take the first steps. It’s hard to compare yourself with others. It’s hard to trust yourself. It’s hard to keep trying. It’s hard to keep trying. It’s hard to realize you gave up, or got stuck. It’s hard to start again (and again, and again). It’s hard to be in the middle of a Start, and get slammed with a Stop. It’s hard to accept that you can’t control setbacks. It’s hard to grieve. It’s hard to argue with yourself. It’s hard to be angry with yourself. It’s hard to trade out judgment for curiosity. It’s hard to relax. It’s hard to try it, one more time. What is it worth, to you, to stay fired up? To calmly put a foot forward? To choose what is hard?
10 Comments
7/16/2018 09:33:58 am
All of us have things that are hard. Some of us struggle with feeling shame about what is hard for us. This is not necessary. The best way to push through hard is to have someone walk alongside and help, guide, encourage, cheer and listen. I love my job because it is my privilege to be a helping hand. I know I need one many times!
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Sara
7/16/2018 10:05:06 am
Yup, that's exactly what I was thinking when this came to me. It's always better to work through the hard with someone else - whether a friend, family member, or professional. Thanks for the comment!
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Shannon Gibson
7/16/2018 10:03:18 am
I really like your post title, it's very catchy! Also, you're right, we all go through difficult times, just take it one step at a time.
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Sara
7/16/2018 02:25:37 pm
Something I try to remind clients all the time. Thanks, Shannon.
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7/16/2018 10:38:44 am
I just came through a course that was hard. I just kept telling myself to keep moving forward, don't get stuck, keep trying solutions, keep looking for answers, keep getting help.
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Sara
7/16/2018 02:26:35 pm
It sounds like persistence was a big part of meeting the challenge - I hope you finished it up feeling relief and accomplishment!
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Sara
7/17/2018 07:37:56 am
Yes, at different times I've felt it as well - it makes us all human, right? Thanks for the kind words.
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Angela
7/16/2018 08:28:52 pm
I can relate to this sometimes, but then I ask is it harder and more painful to stay stuck, or to take baby steps and get my groove?
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Sara
7/17/2018 07:43:24 am
So many times it's taking that first baby step that breaks the spell, and moves us forward. Kind of like ripping the band-aid off and seeing the wound is already starting to heal.
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