LIFE'S CURVE BALLS

Life has a funny way of switching up on you; almost always at the most inopportune time. Ever had that experience? You're busy minding your business and out of nowhere (it seems), you're hit with a curve ball. Yet, there never seems to be a way to adequately prepare for these untimely occurrences which is either at the edge of total bliss, or at the very moment when you didn't think anything worse could happen. Then guess what? Something worse happens and it's enough to make you spiral.

That's why it is essential that we pay close attention to the things that affect our moods. What triggers us? Emotionally and otherwise...what causes us to lose our balance? For that matter, replace the what with a who! Who are the people in your circle? The bible refers to such people as the ones we keep counsel with. Who's speaking life into you? Do you have such people in your corner? Do you have people fanning your flames and filling your cup when it's running low? Hmm!!! So many questions...

You are probably wondering about the relevance of these questions and how they tie into the topic at hand. Well firstly we can say with certainty that curve balls are going to come our way and one thing we must remember is that the way in which we address these situations when they arise is largely influenced by the people we keep close. (Yes, let's ignore for a moment all the childhood drama that inevitably plays a great part in how we cope with challenges of life). Let's focus on how we are going to address these issues in the now! How are we going to deal with obstacles that are meant to either derail or strengthen us???

We need to ask ourselves a few more questions. For instance: Who do I turn to when things feel as if they are falling apart? What do I rely on to help find equilibrium again? If the people around you and the things that you engage in consistently are not constructive to say the least, then at the point of impact you are going to tip over. This is because the support that is required and desired to help maybe shift your perspective is lacking. It is in essence about perspective. Our perspective on things determines how we are impacted by its occurrence. By accepting that curve balls are a natural part of life it helps cushion the blow making it easier to deal with.