Finding The Strength Within
This week I’d like to direct you to one of my recently published articles. It reminds us that no matter how badly we feel about ourselves, and how difficult life is, it’s important to know, and keep remembering, that we can develop the inner strength to cope with the life that we actually have. And more than that, we can also find the strength to carve out a fulfilling life for ourselves. Here are some things you can actively do to find your own inner strength:
You may have heard it said that we all have the inner resources to cope with life and make ourselves happy. A movement which influenced and still influences counselling practice, called ‘The Person-Centred’ approach, carries this idea at its core. But is this really true? Do we, do you, have all that you need inside of you to live a fulfilling and happy life? …… Buried Treasure: Finding Your Inner Resources
I really welcome your thoughts and comments below.
Ruth this was a truly wonderful article. I so agree with the important points you have made… and have implemented most of these 6 listed strategies myself.. actually ALL of them! I can’t say one is more important than the next either — all in combination is probably the very best approach. Thank you for sharing this terrific guide to finding inner strength! ~ Much Love your way ~ RL
So glad you enjoyed it Robyn and I’m not a bit surprised that you implement the strategies as your strength and resources shine from you for all to see. So lovely to see you here, sending love, strength and hope to you too, Ruth xx
I agree you’re right to say we all have a reserve of inner strength but that it is sometimes so hard to access it. I hope people who find the courage to seek help get the right kind of help for them. Yes, once we find those ‘jewels’ inside us, they enable us to reach out and achieve the richness that life can offer. Thank you for such a good and positive article.
Thanks so much Jean for the encouragement and really pleased that you enjoyed the article. Your memoir – Dark Threads – is a testimony to your inner strength and resources. Lovely to see you here.
Hi Ruth,
That’s a great article, I definitely have to agree with what you say about it being hard to access our inner strength. The list of things to do to find this strength is great and I do put some of them into practice already although I do find it hard on the really bad days but I guess persistence is the key here.
Thanks a lot Ruth.x
Hi Chris, thanks so much for coming by and commenting – really appreciate that. You have hit the nail on the head – persistence and consistency is the hardest part of it. Once we find out what to do it is then keeping it up that is the challenge. I will write a little more on that sometime as it is vital. Thanks for your insight. So glad you found the article valuable, Ruth x
Agree with the others that the article is very supportive. Shame, as it’s your copyright, that the full article could not have been included in this post of yours. It deserves the widest circulation.
Mind you, at the risk of lowering the tone, it does bring to mind that silly saying, “When you are up to your neck in s**t and bullets, it’s difficult to remind oneself that the prime objective was to drain the swamp!”
Now let me recall, which wall was I banging my head against! 😉
Regards to all, Paul
Hi Paul, thanks for the encouragement – appreciate it! Your ‘lowering of the tone’ neatly highlights our precarious plight – things are always easier in the abstract than in reality and once in the midst of difficulties the best of intentions can founder! Great to see you here – my best to you, Ruth 🙂
I appreciate your philosophy Ruth, beautifully expressed in your article.
Thanks so much for the kind words John, I really appreciate you stopping me. My best to you, Ruth
The deeper I descend the darker it becomes. My gold mine is empty and my hidden wealth is far beyond anyones discovery.
However, my curiosity has been piqued. Shall be interesting to discover where this mysterious journey ends.
Interesting reading Ruth,
Glad you found it interesting Kenny – looking forward to sharing more, and talking more, as time passes. Anyone who loves beauty and the romantic poets does indeed have wealth… Take good care 🙂
Re: “Blue”…. We only see a Red Moon, once in a blue Moon 🙂 Have a great day Ruth 🙂
Nice one Kenny…thanks for popping over! 🙂
This was a really great post Ruth. I feel that people can learn a lot from your articles and you write well, so keep it up! Thanks for visiting my site. I’m looking forward to reading more of your articles.
Thanks so much Yaz for the great encouragement – I really appreciate it! Looking forward to your posts too as I enjoyed all that I read when I popped over for a visit. All my best to you, Ruth 🙂
Ruth I am veiwing via phone at the moment and so will be back to comment after I get to read in full your article good to see you posting and still not got updates so will have to see why that is???
Thank you for your support. It means a great deal. Sue xx
Hi Sue, lovely to see you here. Always happy to offer my support – you need to take care of yourself. You are not showing up as an email follower, Sue. Can you try to go to my main site and pop your email into the right sidebar? Maybe it will work this time. You are on the ‘Reader’ following at the moment, but I know that is little use to you. What a palava! I am hoping to post most Monday’s now so you will find me. Let’s hope we can get the email one sorted though. Surely between the two of us we are a match for the system!!! Ruth xx
Yes… Going over there right now as back on my keyboard… and will read your article also.. 🙂 … And the system is NO match for the two of us! hahaha….
Exactly!! 🙂
Ruth now Im lost as it says I am following via email on this site..I think I will have to unsubscribe again my end and re subscribe again… Patience is a Virtue LOL .. 🙂 I went to the link site of your article.. a great piece of writing Ruth.. so true..
It isnt until we are faced with such inner turmoil or outer chaos we then see the well of reserved strength we each posses..
You are so right Sue, we have that within us but just need to find it and develop it. If this new approach doesn’t work and you don’t receive an email on Monday morning – we must take action!! Take care now, Ruth 🙂
Great article. I do love quiet time where I can reflect on life–and especially if that quiet time is outdoors with God’s beautiful creations around me.
I agree so much Char – nature is contemplative instantly, if you take the time to look and reflect. Thanks so much for popping in – great to see you! 🙂
I have nominated you for The Reality Blog Award http://wp.me/p27eXb-9G Congratulations!
Thanks so much for thinking of me Blazing Trail- I appreciate it! 🙂
You’re welcome Ruth!
This was a truly wonderful article.
Thanks so much Stefan, I really appreciate your thoughts. Ruth 🙂
I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to read your article, Ruth. But I have just now and it’s lovely. I appreciate the emphasis on connectiveness and personal responsibility, the emphasis on choosing to be proactive even if this is difficult and requires perseverance. I would only add that, for me, my Catholic faith is a key component to my ability to find purpose and meaning in this present life and to helping me heal from the many wounds and struggles life has dealt me. So happy that you have something published and I hope to read more from you very soon! 🙂
Hi Angela, I think you are right. For many, their spiritual life is essential for meaning and offers enormous comfort and support. I pondered placing this aspect in my article so I’m really glad you raised it. Thank you! 🙂