Tied down
I bet I can move
As a form of exercise, struggling isn’t in the top ten of types. But humans struggle at times about big and small things. It’s a word that has negative connotations but shouldn’t because it has positive aspects. When life is easy, there is little growth. When life shows up with the gift of struggle, it requires some extra thought and actions. The actions tied to struggle often help humans grow and change in ways previously not expected. Struggling is associated with breaking free of constriction, sometimes with force. But breaking away might not be a negative thing. There have been times when I was admonished to battle illness. This felt like a mistake because it meant fighting a part of me. I preferred thinking that the struggle of the illness was trying to determine the best way to make it work with me. Most surgery, medications and attempts at limiting illness result in change. Some even mitigate the effect. But there is change, even growth, mentally and physically. Other struggles might bring families together or companies to rethink processes. Struggle has its place. It makes me think of boxers who lean into each other in between punches. Although struggling to best the other, they struggle together.
Violence might not work
Option #1: When did you last struggle?
Option #2: How can you gain from struggling?
Option #3: Is there any reason to struggle?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best attracts you, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
