“Everyone faces challenges in life, but some people run and hide from their challenges and others who embrace their challenges. If you know how to think about life in a way that energizes and empowers yourself, you can meet life head-on, instead of lettering life run over you like a locomotive running over a penny left on the tracks.” –Dr. Kevin Elko, Nerves of Steel
We all like to believe that we are all-powerful, strong and able to take on most challenges which are set in front of us. The truth is, sometimes we are weak and sometimes we need to shed a tear in order to know we are human and not a machine. Weakness in life does not always need to be viewed as a negative, but rather knowledge of what plagues us. This knowledge needs to be addressed, and not cast aside while we continue down the tough path we face each day.
None of us likes to be weak, or made to feel we are not strong enough at any point. Someone who is very kind hearted, and cares deeply about others can sometimes be trampled on in order for others to succeed because they have been labeled that way in the eyes of others. While their kindness is looked at as a positive quality, it can be a blessing and a curse.
If you feel weak at points in your life, understand that you are not alone in this feeling, as even the most powerful people in the world have weaknesses. How much you let that weakness control your life is the challenge we all face in order to be more assertive and confident in ourselves.
Pay attention at times you feel weak, and address the situation head on in a way you have never done before. Instead of just running and hiding in your comfort zone, perhaps confront the ‘bully’, and make it known this is not how you wish to be treated. Do not let the locomotive run over you, but stand your ground and make that train stop in its tracks.
We are all much more powerful than we believe, and the more you stop the train, the more confident and strong we will become. Chances are, the bully will let up because they will know they are not able to control you anymore. Be strong, and know you are able to take a stand. Allowing yourself to continue to be crushed will only make your daily path more difficult each and every day. Stand up no matter how difficult it might be – you will be amazed by the overwhelming feeling of confidence.