You Are Stronger Than You Imagine

[SLA]

I like being honest on here. Being brutally honest with yourself is the only way forward.

Whilst cycling to work yesterday I hit a patch of black ice, and came off with an abrupt thud onto the tarmac. I'm pretty much fine, several bruises, and a stiff neck today.

But it's made me reflect on life, and actually set off a cycle of self-doubt in my head.

Am I doing the right thing?
How can I cope?
Can I really make a difference?

Whilst I pondered these questions, I let my mind go quiet. (Albeit briefly!)

A thought came into my head...

"You Are Stronger Than You Imagine"

Wow... ok. Most of my intrusive thoughts like that are worrying or fearful.

I felt instantly compelled to write it down, so I did...

"You are stronger than you imagine."

I guess the past 6 months has really taught me something about myself, and now my subconscious is changing. This scared and anxious voice is gradually realising that it doesn't have to be like that.


It made me think of everyone on NMP. We all worry about "what if's" and most of our fears are imagined. They never manifest themselves.

Deep down, I don't think any of us really need to worry. Because we are ALL "stronger than we imagine" when life really throws us a curve ball.

Sometimes we need REAL drama in our lives to show us just how strong we are.

So my message to you today is worry slightly less. Because if shit does really happen in your life, you will find an inner strength you never knew you had. And you'll look back on all the time you spent worrying and you'll realise it was all for nothing, and that you were strong all along.

[Stecakes]

That's a great analogy,
I remember I nearly choked on a piece of sweetcorn of all things.
It sort of puts things in perspective.
You spend months / years worrying about illness, when theres just no point.
We have no control of our our mortality really

[Bigboyuk]

Yes that's spot on SLA and find that a comfort thanks

[BikerMatt]

Bl**dy black ice!!! And you had just survived getting through the traffic lights aswell!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9GUpcaG24s

[beatroon]

Thanks for sharing this, SLA. I think it's sage advice - what is it the CBT people say? Anxiety = fear of adverse events x fear of inability to cope. It's good to remember when things get tough.

[Bittersweet05]

Thanks for sharing. You really are right.

[Catherine S]

Seeing this thread again reminded me that I haven't seen you for some time SLA. I hope you're ok.

ISB x

[Kuatir]

Seeing this thread again reminded me that I haven't seen you for some time SLA. I hope you're ok.

ISB x

I thought the same. Sometimes a break is all that is needed, but I hope he is well.