Paint Your Own Future

We all have different problems in life; none of us have the exact same problem. However, we all deal with our pain and sadness in like ways- some hold in the pain and hide it behind smiles. Some hurt others because of their own hurting. Others let their pain and sadness flow through items- whether it be scissors, a knife, their own nails, their teeth, a key.... anything just to cause pain. Some try to make this pain stop by trying to fix something they find wrong about themselves- they vomit, they starve, they pretend to be someone they aren't, as though they are wearing a mask for society. There are so many people out there hurting in this way. Some might be sad because of family problems, some may be sad because of friend problems, school problems... some might not even know why they are sad, they just know they're sad and need some way to release these negative emotions.

One thing saddened people do at times is shut themselves away... they believe that by pretending things are okay around everyone else and letting it all fall apart at home behind closed doors will solve things. Perhaps the scars on their wrists are the final cry to others for help- hoping someone would notice, hoping someone will speak up and say, "Hey, what's wrong?"

One thing people don't realize, however (Or perhaps they do realize, but don't wish to do things about it), is that these ways of coping.... won't help the sadness. The more one cuts, the more one feels this pain. The more one hides their feelings, the more alone they feel. You guys, I know some of you are feeling this way. Some of you are suffering and you are causing pain to yourself or perhaps to others in order to try to cope. But that.... that doesn't help. I know from past experience. You need to find a way to relieve yourself of these emotions in a way that makes you happy. For me, it was reading the Bible, talking to others, and drawing. One thing I always suggest for others is talking to someone about their problems. Come clean to someone, despite all that you feel and despite every part of your body and mind telling you that you shouldn't- try. You might not think that others will listen, but they will.

You guys all have a bright future ahead of you, and if you let all those negative emotions bring you down to the point of no return, you won't be able to see what amazing things might be in store for you. Let me tell you something- you paint your own future. You decide if it's going to be great or if it's going to be full of pain and sadness. It just depends on how you are willing to look at things.
"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." -Psalm 30:5

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