7-30-19
8:39 am Tuesday
It is Tuesday.
I believe my back is doing a little better with walking more and that is a great start.
I was talking to Daniel, Shuna’s cousin, and we discussed how lonely it can be when one is struggling with pain and being discouraged.
In a culture where everyone believes so strongly in the “individual’s” ability to pull themselves up by the boot strap it provides an excuse for the
culture not to have compassion and to be generally hostile to this type of issue, especially ones that seep into our psyche.
I believe people are all struggling and the value of pulling together is not a skill that comes naturally to me and many others, and not a value sought after in a world of individuality. We have to give up a part of our individual pursuit to be there to help others, and that seems to be a tough crossroads.
I guess I want to avoid sinking too low and getting stronger will help. Perhaps if I am stronger I can be of more help to others.
I am thankful for this opportunity.