Here we are once again, Christmas is just around the corner. I know not all of you celebrate this holiday and some do. What isn’t holiday bound are the people we care about. This time of year can be a struggle for many people that we care about, whatever their reason it can hit pretty hard. With all that has been going on in this year of 2020 try and take a step back, think about those that you haven’t spoken to in a while. They could be old friends, work colleges or family members. They could be dealing with things that they themselves can’t understand or feel that there is no hope. Pick up the phone or video call. They might not answer at first, though if you keep trying they will eventually answer.
It wouldn’t take much for you to spark something positive in them. Hearing another’s voice could mean everything. Have some patience with them, it might take a little while for them to open up, keep asking gentle questions, something around hobbies or interest you know they have, even favourites foods. Talking about ‘nothing’ might seem pointless to you, but to them it could mean everything.
They might not become an open book but the more you touch base with them the more they would feel like they can talk to you about what is going on with them and how they are feeling. Be genuine; avoid telling them how they should live their life or accomplish certain tasks, unless they ask for your specific advice of course. We all have our own baggage, some just tend to keep it a lot closer to their chest, and they don’t want to feel like a burden to others, which they are not of cause.
Our health is more than just what we put in our bodies and what we do with it too. Our minds need nourishment and strengthening too, this can come in many forms, books, games, tv/film or conversation. The latter is simple; there is no effort in doing it. A 10-minute conversation could be all it takes to towards helping strengthen someone’s mind.
We perceive as being only physical. Mental pain doesn’t hurt in the same way but it can be just as crippling to an individual. It could be hard for them to put it in words and describe the why to another, like I said earlier, this is where a little patience can be your greatest weapon. One call wouldn’t ‘solve’ the issue; it’s a great first step in the right direction. To you their issue might appear trivial but it will have tremendous weight on them, you taking a little of this burden in a single conversation would go a long way.
Inner pain isn’t just for Christmas, go fourth and make someone’s day.
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