How Do You Overcome Obstacles?
Life isn’t good to some people. They don’t have a pleasant experience of it. They struggle through relationships, addiction, self-loathing, and a myriad of other spiritual maladies.
Adversity is a tough aspect of living. Though, like anything, it too has a limitation, those who are in the middle of it can’t see the light at the end.
Those of us who are fortunate to understand the trials and tribulations can assist those where the waters are dark.
We can throw them a lifeboat or help them swim to shore just by showing compassion and kindness.
The truth is whether we are pessimists or optimists, we all have obstacles in front of us. The size of them depends on the size of our strength.
It is how we maneuver ourselves around them that counts. No obstacle is insurmountable, it is only our lack of faith that makes them seem that way.
An obstacle is a block where we can’t go forward. For some reason we may not be aware of, we are being stopped from proceeding.
Sometimes the reason is as simple as not looking at all of our options. Other times, it can be that we have to take a detour; either way we are conquering the obstacles.
If you find yourself faced with an obstacle, ask yourself what you are blocking from your life and why?
If you see someone else faced with obstacles, ask if they need your help? It may be in helping them that you discover how to overcome your own obstacles.
How do you overcome obstacles?
16 comments:
Thanks for this post. Obstacles are hard, but I have been a big "break" person. When I feel a block and I don't think I am strong enough to fix it, I give myself permission to take a break and not beat myself against the wall.
I never doubt that I will go back and find a way around it. Sometimes the break allows me to refresh, rejuvenate and come back to the problem with a fresh pair of eyes.
Learning to reframe where you are enables you to choose to make the best of any situation right now.
Hello Alexys,
Great post. It's all about perspective. I like what Emerging From The Fire said,"Sometimes the break allows me to refresh, rejuvenate and come back to the problem with a fresh pair of eyes."
I notice that when I give myself a break, allowing compassion and kindness for myself, I also have more tolerance for others and more likely to help others with their obstacles.
I couldn't agree more with the last statement in this post: in helping others, we learn more about ourselves. Everything is reflection, so if I manifest someone with a problem and think I can help, I am teaching myself in the process how to overcome it just the same.
Miruh's comment was also interesting - that whole "love thyself, love others" point of view; I've also noticed that I have more tolerance for others when I'm being tolerant (patient & loving) toward myself.
Hey Lady A,
LOL LOL I love the image! That gentleman is about to burst: now that is what I call stress.
"Life isn’t good to some people. They don’t have a pleasant experience of it." - it is true, although I personally believe that we choose our own path. If they think life isn't good, than life won't be good to them (since they choose to see the lowest and darkest side of life).
"Those of us who are fortunate to understand the trials and tribulations can assist those where the waters are dark." - *nodding in utter agreement*...but then there are others who refuse help and to get on board the lifeboat *nodding*.
"No obstacle is insurmountable, it is only our lack of faith that makes them seem that way." - Amen to that, sista! Halleluiah!!
"How do you overcome obstacles?" - hmmm....patience; I make use of patience & focus. Whenever I come across an obstacle I study it. If it is too hard for me to overcome it, I take cover until I get a suitable and effective plan; if it is an easy one, then I just lift my leg, I walk over it and keep walking forward (without allowing anything to distract me from my initial goal).
Alexys, excellent article; we do need to be reminded to help others in distress (because we have the tendency to focus upon ourselves and our own problems) - thank you :D!
Solidarity Cheers
Hi Emerging,
I totally agree with you. There is nothing like the peacefulness of a break. It refreshes us to no end and allows us to see within the situation.
Hi Liara,
I love the imagery of reframing. That's beautiful. It makes it more palatable too.
Hi Miruh,
Yes, we have to be good to ourselves and build our reserves of kindness and humanity. Tolerance too is a helpful tool in assisting others.
Hi Megan,
I find that the more we help others, the more we help ourselves, the more we uplift the world. It's a win-win situation.
Hi Max,
"LOL LOL I love the image! That gentleman is about to burst: now that is what I call stress."
Yes, he is about to burst. Can you imagine the stress his body must be under?
"...it is true, although I personally believe that we choose our own path. If they think life isn't good, than life won't be good to them (since they choose to see the lowest and darkest side of life)."
True. It's all relative. Do you think that some people regret what they have chosen for their life lessons?
"...patience; I make use of patience & focus."
Patience is a useful tool that causes frustration in many, but it also teaches us to be resourceful.
"... we do need to be reminded to help others in distress (because we have the tendency to focus upon ourselves and our own problems) - thank you :D!"
Thank you. We are all fighting our own battles and we could use the extra support at times.
Support Cheers!
Hi Alexys,
This is a wonderful post and a great reminder to all of us to never ever give up.
I do have admit though there are those days when I do feel like screaming!!
But, then I remember all of us can only do our best and that is the best we can do.
Some things are simply out of our hands and we have to accept the fact that we and never will be able to control everything in our lives.
Once you let go and let God help you along the load truly is much lighter!!
I hope you have a terrific week and please know I have missed you!!
Jackie
Hi Shinade,
We need those reminders at times. I think we all feel like screaming and that's okay as long as we get through whatever makes us scream. ;D
I scream for ice cream. LOL.
I have missed you too my friend. I wasn't sure if you were still blogging. Your presence is always welcome.
Alexys
Yes helping others is often a great way to help our selves. Overcoming obstacles for me means stepping outside myself and becoming the observer. I then can notice what I it is I perceive as an obstacle. Many times the obstacle is only an obstacle because I am too close to see that all I have to do is take a step to the right or left. Sometimes the obstacle is actually a lesson that I must master before moving on. Awareness is the key.
Hi Mark,
Yes, I agree. I find that the whole realization of "the obstacle" is a message to listen. Thanks for your insight.
Hi Lady A,
"Can you imagine the stress his body must be under?"
I can...but he should try meditating or doing some yoga (that usually does the trick).
"True. It's all relative. Do you think that some people regret what they have chosen for their life lessons?"
*nodding in agreement*. I think they do. In Portugal we have a saying "Ah, se arrependimento matasse!" (transl: Ah, if one could die of regret!)...but the question is what one does once it realises its choices were the wrong ones: does it dive into depression; or does it get up and fight for change?
"Patience is a useful tool that causes frustration in many, but it also teaches us to be resourceful."
So true, darling; so true...
"Thank you. We are all fighting our own battles and we could use the extra support at times."
*big smile* don't mention it! I hear you!
Weekend Cheers
Hi Max,
"...the question is what one does once it realises its choices were the wrong ones: does it dive into depression; or does it get up and fight for change?"
They either run from it or learn from it.
Weekend Cheers!
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