SILENT STORMS

SILENT STORMS

    Well....I did not expect to blog again so soon. It is easy for these things to become monotonous. That is not my intention, therefore I try to not blog to often. But in the past few days I have really felt a brokenness in my heart, and writing is sort-of my therapy, so here it goes! 

    

    Today, I hurt for those who do not hurt publicly. I am privileged to know some strong people in my life. Looking from the outside, you would never know the trouble in their heart. Work is well, children are happy, smiles at church, but behind their walls something is missing, or even tormenting them. They are often the very people who try to share happiness with the world. Recently, I've learned those people hurt to. And I think we slight them quite often, by not asking. 

    I do not mean we should inquire as to what is wrong with everyone. However, not to take for granted just because the show is smiles, the soul is also. Life affects us all. Spouses fight, children stress, work weakens. 

    I suggest by investing in someone to listen to them. You just may be the ear they need to release whatever is holding them back. 

    The trouble with those of strength is they do not reveal often. They are not able to take the advice they so often give. Aware of the need to change their outlook, and consciously change their attitude only creating anger and guilt for not being able to do so.   They will hurt internally until pieces of them die. All of the sudden, those who once seemed so strong, look tired. These people need encouragement too. 

   I truly feel the worst thing you can do is dismiss someone's problems. Whether by denying them, or justifying why they are that way. Reality is that does NOT work. Whether you feel they are justified or not, people's feelings are real. Is it so hard for us to just empathize with someone we love and provide their needs? 

   --Off Soap Box--

I URGE YOU TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TODAY! 

MUCH LOVE,

ASHLEIGH MC!