Why Do We Struggle Alone?

Thanks to all who took advantage of the opportunty to get input on how they might approach some of their difficulties. It was nice to make a personal connection rather than always speak to a faceless crowd.

For the rest, maybe another time.

It does, though, raise one thought.

We all have struggles. That's sort of how life seems to be.

But why do we choose so often to face them alone, especially when we know there are resources we can draw on to make our efforts so much easier and effective?

How Do You Meet Your Struggles?

I'm speaking in general now and not about any of you. It's just that I see it in my practice all the time, with people waiting until things blow up in their faces before they'll even think about getting guidance.

I know it's a common thing, but it hurts every time I see it.

Even when we do meet the challenges before us, so often we do so by ourselves without insight or guidance, much less assistance, from others more experienced with such situations.

We all know what happens, too. The mess gets deeper. Maybe we dig our way out. Or maybe we dig ourselves in so deep we finally throw our hands up in frustration and beg for help.

It happened again this week with a client who didn't want to face what was going on. He kept ignoring it, waiting and hoping that the bad things would just go away.