I counsel others on being positive, but i myself fall into the same trap

@mydanods (6513)
Nigeria
September 29, 2012 2:36am CST
Why is it that, when we are down, bored or depressed, against all good advice that we should concentrate on the good things we have, on the blessings rather than the curses, we keep repeating the same mistake again and again? I find that sometimes, I can counsel people on being positive, but when i am low, or something sad happens to me, i fall into the same trap? It beats me. I used to laugh over it and correct myself, but it's a tendency I have not arrested yet.
2 responses
@HomeBase (1153)
• United States
29 Sep 12
We can know in theory what to do, but putting it into practice is where the challenge comes in. We are all imperfect humans, and so we have to continually stay on top of ourselves to make sure that we consistently do the right thing. We have to remind ourselves daily to count our blessings, and concentrate on the good things in the same way that we have to take a shower daily, and brush our teeth daily. Depending on the situation, we may have to take 3 showers a day, if we have been out playing sports, or out on a field/day trip with the kids/friends, we may need to come in--in the afternoon and take a shower or take two, and take another one before bed...these all in addition to the shower that we took in the morning. Same thing with brushing our teeth, we have to do that several times a day. Well, on the same token, we have to encourage ourselves to do what is right and think about our blessings, and we have to do this several times a day. Day in, day out. If it has been a particularly rough day, we need to remind ourselves (shower ourselves) even more often, throughout the whole day...and then start all over and do the same thing tomorrow. And the good news is, it is going to be like that for the rest of our lives No rest on the quest.
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
29 Sep 12
your analogy is okay by me: as we need constant shower, we need constant reflection and analysis of our actions. but remember, the world is moving fast - we are always rushing to somewhere or someplace, when do we have the time for that reflective "shower?" I wish it was like before, when time went slowly. Time flies, it doesn't crawl these days. But I think I'll remember your words. One of the best showers we can give ourselves is to keep a journal. I am saying this because I used to. It helped me a lot. Did it when I was in campus. right now, it's all about money, money and wondering if it will be enough to pay the bills. Will go back to the journaling though. lol. Homebase
• Philippines
29 Sep 12
At first, Some think of me as a love expert. But in a funny side, I haven't experience the things I am talking about. Maybe due to the stories that I've heard from my friends based from their experience in love. And the day come, I fall into the same trap and need those counsels I shared.
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
29 Sep 12
try to experience them; it'll profit your more. love expert? be an expert in love than in any other thing. you know, love is the greatest force in the world. we need people like you, alvinmendez69. I have realized that we value the counsel we give most when we fall into the same "trap", as you chose to put it. love you. thanks anyway.