Ask for Help...
The Turning Feral Journal - Day 34
Day 34: Asking for help was a learned skill for me. It took years of failure and self pity to figure out that “self-made men” are just a myth. Everyone who has made it to some echelon of success has been helped out in one way or another by those around them… and I have learned that those who seek help openly often rise much quicker and higher than others.
But, even if you learn that skill and leverage it in daily life, it doesn’t mean that your loved ones or acquaintances have… In fact, I learned this lesson very recently. It turns out that a close friend and business partner of mine was secretly battling an addiction that came very near to taking his life.
By the grace of God and his strong family he was able to pull out of the pits of addiction, get the help he needed, and begin his life over… but, it is and will continue to be an uphill battle. I highly encourage everyone to listen to the podcast below where my friend describes in detail his struggles and how he reframed his mind to focus on loving himself and not being afraid to ask for help. It’s a truly inspirational and motivational talk – and if you know anyone who is afraid to ask for help, reach out to them.
PS: Make sure the tissues are handy, this is a heavy one.
Daily Prompt: What have you been afraid to ask for help on? Who can you reach out to as a trusted confidant to ask for that help?:
Motivational Passage:
The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'
-Billy Graham
Rewilding Action: If you are a gun owner, I highly suggest looking into purchasing a suppressor. Not only are they great for your long term hearing, but they are also great for hunting with a bit more stealth. It’s becoming much more common in the US and frankly it just makes sense, and thankfully these ‘cans’ are no longer relegated to the James Bond’s of the world — any law-abiding citizen can get one. If you are curious where to start, I have an old article here that details the steps you need to take with the ATF to purchase your own.