GOING THROUGH THE HILLS AND VALLEYS OF LIFE

Everyone needs a ‘safety net’ to catch us when we fall.  We need at least three people to form our ‘safety net’.  So it is important to seek support from people around us.  Open a door for people to come in and stand by us.  But knowing who to let in and who to keep out is a trial and error experience.

Seeking social support will enrich your life.  When life gets overwhelming, it is easy to get dragged under and look at things through colored lenses.  This is the time when we need trusted people to come in and change our perception of things and restore objectivity.

There are many people who care and just waiting for you to respond.  Emotional health can only be sustained when we have a strong support system.  The support system should not be rigid as people come and go.  If someone fails you, do not be afraid to find another helper.  It takes a lot of effort to build a strong net.  God did not create us to be alone.  There are people who are willing to journey with you through the hills and valleys of life.  When you find these people, you will know that the journey is not that long and hard after all.

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Safe and sound by jasmine Chua

Star2, Thursday 28 March 2013