This quote is and has been one of my favorites for a very long time. It captures so many elements in my life... because I've seen so many people around me destroy themselves despite the efforts of others to help them.
I've said this countless times before, but I have extremely high empathy levels. Due to this, I tend to try to help people resolve their problems as much as I possibly can. In the past, I've lost friendships due to my inability to help people... but I've also formed many great bonds with those who I have been able to help. At the end of the day, those who I've been able to help have truly wanted to change, and have sincerely wanted a solution to their problems. I really think that's what it comes down to- desire to change. Some people claim that they want to change, yet refuse to take the necessary steps to. This can range on a small to large scale- from being dis-satisfied with the job you have, to addiction and life decisions. If you have no motivation, you won't change... no matter how much people help you. It's all in the mind. I think it's really important that everyone is aware of this, too- because it can prevent those who have tried to help others from feeling immense guilt that is not their fault. My mom was a severe alcoholic and she passed away 3 years ago. My dad tried to help her for all of their time together. Unfortunately, he didn't understand the extent of her mental illness. Did this change the fact that he did all he could? Certainly not. He just didn't know the extent of what he was dealing with. In his case, it wasn't a matter of my mom not wanting to get better- it was a lack of knowledge of her condition. This lack of knowledge drives a core interest in my life, and that's psychology. For those of you who didn't know, my aspiration in life (aside from being happy) is to become a psychologist. I wish to help others, so no one else has to go through what my dad and I endured a few years back. I never want anyone to lack the knowledge to deal with their issues. I don't ever want unnecessary suffering to take place because of not knowing. I don't know... I kind of traveled away from my quote here, but hey, I guess that's where my train of thought has led me today. Hopefully, I inspired yours. - Maddie
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