So, how are you recently? Has it been stressful? Has it been tiring? Do you feel the weight of the world is bearing upon your shoulders? Do you feel troubled by relationships? Has studies been overwhelming? Do you feel you just don’t have any energy left? Have you reached the breaking point?

Well, that’s a lot of questions ain’t it. I think a lot of us has reached one of those points in our lives, haven’t we? The whole world seems to be falling apart around you and you are left standing on the tipping point on the mountain. It’s not a pretty sight when everything you hold dear near to you seems to slip away.

I remembered the times I had those moments. It hurts so much that I just feel like crying and just let go. Three years ago, it got so bad that I messaged my dad about it. Well, that was a first. I have never told my father about my troubles and worries and for me to do that, something has to be really wrong. These days, I’m much better now as I have gotten used to the hectic times and business that is ultimately balancing between sleep, social and university life. Of course in the midst of all that, you deal with emotions of relationships within friends and family. But one has to ask, what do you do when you reach the point where stress now has engulf you in flames instead of pushing you to do better in life?

You close you eyes.

You breathe.

Remember that you are, alive.

You rest.

Don’t look at the crumbling world around you but look at yourself.

I think we all have things to very much be thankful for in life. There’s plenty we don’t realise we have. A house to live in. A chance at education. A future. Food. Water. Friends. Family. Of courses, if you believe, you have God too. What’s not to like about life? But there’s always the idea that your house is not a home any more. The situation where education is so intense that it doesn’t feel like a gift any more. The current situation is so bleak that the future seems like a dark place. Everyone seems to have food and water so why bother. Friends? Family? Who cares? We all have been in rather unfortunate circumstances.

What we need to do is be honest with ourselves and sometimes it’s a hasher reality than we think it is. We just aren’t equipped enough to deal with stresses on our own. We just aren’t good enough. We like to think that we are capable and we can beat the world at its own game but the truth is you and I aren’t. If we are tired, accept that we are. If we have a breakdown, then we do. There’s nothing wrong with that. We can only get better if we are humble enough to accept that.

Remember this. In the midst of smiles and flowers, we feel happy but it is in pain and sadness that we truly grow. That can be your thought of the day.

You know. I used to be pedantic about things and get overly worried about people. In my head, goes a million thoughts about you should do this, you should do that, don’t do this, maybe see this person. I realised by doing that, I offer no help or whatsoever and I’m being rude myself. I still give advices and push ever so slightly but I also learned that we need to trust people that they can handle things on their own. I trust that you will be able to handle it when it comes down to the breaking point but just know that, if you ever need help, a friend is just a phone call away.

Have a good day wherever you are!