Is the real question how do we fix a problem or is it
whose responsibility is it to fix your problem? I know the answer to that question but do you—you see, there
are a lot of people in the world who put the responsibility on someone else or
something outside of themselves when in truth, the answers lies with you. We have been conditioned in this world to
let someone else solve our problems.
The government is a huge organization that has taken on that task and
because of that fact; many people have turned over their rights to that
organization to handle their affairs.
So is it any wonder when tragedy happens—people die or mass violence
occurs, we turn to the governmental agencies to solve the problem.
Have you given it any thought as to why people do terrible
things to people because maybe if you do you may discover that it is those
individuals who have given up on life and are hurting deeply are the ones
resorting to extremes in order to alleviate their pain and even destroy
themselves along with others in the process. I was just reading an article in USA today newspaper,
January 29, 2013 that actually addressed that question and had similar views. In the article it stated that according
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antidepressants are now the
most prescribed drugs in the USA and that the biggest jump is among
preschoolers and adolescents. That
fact in it self should stop us in our track and cause us to think deeply about
why that is happening today in the world.
The governmental agencies and many others believe that the
best way to address violent behavior and deep-seated misaligned attitudes and
outlooks is by eliminating weapons, medicating people and/or institutionalizing
them. That is not a solution, that
is actually hiding a secret in the attic and hoping it will go away and
disappear. Those individuals are mis-guided because they think that only
outside forces can resolve the problem when in truth the only way the situation
will change in the world is when we, as a civilization, look within our souls
and willingly and freely take the time to see when the root of the problem took
hold.
Each one of us hurts in one form or another and while the
pain and discomfort is sometimes severe, it is up to us to find the root of it
in order to heal from it. Without
a question we can seek the guidance from others but neither the medical
profession nor the government can solve your problems---only you have that
power. A doctor can prescribe a
pill to ease the pain but that only hides the problem in the attic, so to
speak, in the hopes that it will disappear. This is what we call managed care. No other human being can get to the root of your
problem. That role is designated
solely to you. Yes, each one of us
have our share of discomforting situations but it is up to us to find the root
cause and then seek guidance, support and the tools needed to dig below the
root and pull it out once and for all.
That is the only solution.
We cannot solve the mental, physical or emotional problems
in the world until we grasp that concept, which is, all problems stem from the
inside of each one of us and grows outwardly. My earnest desire is to live with a flexible and with a
healthy and youthful body with minimal discomfort. So if that is my goal then the next step that I need to
examine is how am I going to accomplish that feat?
When I finally arrive at that realization, my next question
to ask myself is: “What are the
steps that I need to take to get to my end result.” It is through the
steps that I set up for myself and the methodology that I employ that will
allow me to reach my goal. I know
it will take a great deal of discipline and self-control on my part and
possibly even sacrifice, but in the end, it will be my energy and my stamina
that will see me through.
People and children despair because they have lost
hope—hope in themselves and in their abilities. We as a world organization need to examine those issues and
take the time, energy and steps to bring hope, trust and the idea that there
are advantages and opportunities out in the world for each one of us, if and
when we are ready—willing and prepared to take the steps needed to make it
happen.
It is possible and I believe it can be accomplished but
the first steps starts with me.
How about it? Are you
willing to take that leap of faith too?
Joan
Marie Ambrose
Author,
Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker
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