In the last post, I was talking about how sometimes I'll see posts, videos, clips, etc and think that it's not very good advice. Well in the process of me analyzing myself, I realized that sometimes the message is just backwards.
So take for instance the idea "Keep moving, don't ever stop! You'll never get to where you're going if you quit now!" Now for some folks this may be the motivation they need to keep pushing through whatever obstacle they're dealing with. It almost sounds like something you would hear a trainer say to their client in the gym, "Keep pushing!" And it's usually what the client wants and needs to hear, he's paying for someone to push him in that way.
Now, at times that kind of in your face, "tough love" type of "advice" is TOXIC! Especially when dealing with chronic conditions or traumatic situations. Those of us who don't know how we're going to feel one day to the next do not need to keep going, we need to stop and rest at times. I'm not talking about giving up. On the contrary. I'm talking about being smart and taking the time to learn yourself and your body. Find out how much you can do, do that and then rest. If all you do is get up, wash up and go lay back down, then you're good. Don't let those who have no idea what you're dealing with, make you feel bad for not doing more. Because the last thing you want to do is push yourself into a burnout or another flare. It's not worth it.
In any case, it was just an observation of mine. These days, along with looking at just about everything online with skepticism, I take a little time to contemplate. What is this saying? What does it mean for me; or how am I interpreting it? Do I even care? There is so much information, misinformation and disinformation out in these internet streets that it's hard to tell. Protect your mind and your heart from those sneaky little devils that can become full blown demons if you don't keep your wits about you.
Take it easy!
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