I’ve realised a few things about myself lately. I’ve also realised that people often see you very differently to how you see yourself. I spent Saturday night in the Emergency Department (was tired of all the local bars). Inconveniently, this was on my ‘date night’. Throughout those few hours, I had excruciating pain, vomited on myself in a claustrophobic MRI machine, had an allergic reaction to medication and inadvertently counselled the distressed lady beside me (whilst on morphine – probably questionable counselling provided). My husband is in charge of planning the next date night. With my faulty body, these hospital trips are becoming a bit frequent. I can though, see the humourous side of it all because I am grateful I am still here, grateful for a great life and access to good medical care. What I fail to see is what others seem to see in me. One doctor called me “a stiff upper lip type”, a friends’ partner was asking how I was, but said he was cautious to offer sympathy, as I don’t seem like the type that wants it. Another called me brave. If I had to describe myself in 3 words, my instinctive response would be resilient, analytical, loving. Have I been so intent on being resilient that I slipped into stubborn and ‘stiff upper lip’ instead? Resilience is essential for happiness and self worth – stubbornness is not. Big lesson for me. I’ve always prided myself on being analytical. However, there is a fine line between being objectively analytical and an over thinker. It’s a good distinction to be aware of. Life’s too precious to think it to death! I’m loving. I won’t question that. I know that to be true and I’m happy with that. Actually I’m really proud. We often forget to be proud of our great traits. I am many other things as well. Some things are what others see clearly and some they may not. For happiness and increased self worth, it’s critical to work on, appreciate and accept all ‘sides’ of yourself We are all unique and possess many traits make us special. What’s your specialty? Jacq x avidityassociation.au
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 04:26:55 +0000
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