When you hear that someone is healing, what does your mind automatically go to? For most of us I am sure we think of someone recovering from an injury or surgical procedure. We are not as accustom to hearing people healing from other traumatic experiences they are dealing with. Generally, this occurs because people are more private about sharing the mental and emotional traumas they experienced.
Many times people feel ashamed, embarrassed and are afraid of how people will respond to them, or even worse what people will then say about them. Sadly, our society thrives on drama and the misfortunes of others. In reality we should be doing the opposite by embracing them and let them know they are loved and that we are there to help them. I believe if we did this, our world would change dramatically especially with the increase of emotional and mental health incidents we are having in the world today. People are looking for love, support and help for what they are going through. Unfortunately, they are not finding love and support, but ridicule, distain, and criticism.
Many of us have some form of emotional or mental health issues we are needing help with. We are carrying baggage we packed years ago from one or more experiences we went through. We need to unpack that baggage and lighten the load we are carrying around. This will benefit both yourself and those around you.. Sometimes we don’t see the affects we have on others because of the pain we are in, but it is happening even if you don’t think it is.
What can you do to unpack your baggage? There are a few different ways to do this. Each of us will have to decide what route we are comfortable with and works for us. Sometimes it can be as simple as talking to a friend or family member to get it out there and off our chests. For some you may not want to share these issues with those you love, so you can find a counselor or therapist to help you through this process. A few other simple options are writing it out in a journal which can help you release you thoughts and feelings. For some fasting and prayer is a way to seek help for what they are going through. Maybe you need a combination of these releases to help you heal.
Surprisingly, there is a way to kill two birds with one stone. By serving others who are looking for help, you can help yourself heal. The power of serving others is unlike anything else you have experienced. Serving others is the act of compassion, charity, faith, hope, and love. Remarkably, the blessing of serving others goes both ways. As you are serving others, you too are being served and you don’t even know it.
By serving others you are able to let go of the demons haunting you. While serving others you are able to work out your own feelings. When you are done serving your eyes will be opened, your heart will be full and you will be able to move forward with a new feeling about life and where your place is in it.
Don’t ever give up hope in fining help and resolve for what you experienced, and how it’s making you feel. There are so many wonderful things in this life to live and celebrate. You just have to let go of the past and find the things that will bring you happiness. In doing so, help others do the dame along the way. You might not be able to help everyone, but even helping just one person find hope and happiness is worth the time and effort along your journey.
