Life’s Tragedies That Are Unthinkable

When life’s tragedies barge into our lives unexpectedly, their effect can be so devastating that we don't always know the what and why of the events that took place. The words on the tip of our tongue that we try to find to describe how we feel can seem like a hopeless cause. 

The news of trauma, loss, illness, or other negative circumstances is unpleasant to our ears when we know they are happening to someone or have personally experienced them. 

Tragedy being a byproduct of life is not a hidden secret, but the severity of our suffering is. It is important to acknowledge and validate our emotions when we are faced with difficult situations. 

One way to deal with the emotional toll of life’s tragedies is to reach out for assistance from friends and family or a mental health expert. Our questions, comments, and concerns are legitimate, but what is false is our belief that we can't transcend life's tragedies. 

Finding a reason to move forward is a shift that causes a profound transformation in our perspective and allows us to find meaning in the midst of suffering. It is through this process that we can grow and ultimately thrive despite the challenges we face.

 

Overcoming Tragedy 

As part of the coping process, we have to talk to ourselves about how to deal with life's difficult situations. This conversation could be positive or negative, almost like a rough draft for our thoughts. 

Making a mental note of our progress is important in order to acknowledge that we did something other than ignore our emotions. This reference point could pop up in our brains in a way that we least expect when we are going through something. 

It is the first act of rebellion against our temptation to be a broken version of ourselves. Our strength does not have to be defined by how much trauma we can withstand, but rather by our decision not to base our identity on our difficulties. We shouldn't allow our positive memories to fade. 

We should lay out all of our experiences in life. This means that we should not only focus on the good memories but also acknowledge and learn from the negative ones.

By doing so, we can be on standby for our true calling and overcome life’s tragedies.

Major Events That Are Inevitable

Is it possible to stop something that is going to eventually happen to us anyway? This is one of the fundamental questions that tragedy poses. 

Life’s tragedies remind us of the fragility of human life and the inevitability of certain events, but they also challenge our familiarity. If we are exposed to the same affairs daily, we will become complacent, and our lives will be dull. 

The mysterious aspect of life is what keeps us engaged. There is a flip side to tragedy. For example, "what if someone dies who we knew was not a good person"? This doesn't mean that we should make light of someone's untimely death; however, sometimes the truth has to be told.

By focusing on what we can learn from tragedies and what they mean to us, we can build more empathy and knowledge. 

Psychological Resilience 

Pleading for mercy while our lives descend into chaos is not a sustainable strategy. When everything is falling apart, sometimes we have to put ourselves somewhere else while our bodies take the beating, but if practiced regularly, resilience can become an automatic response to life’s tragedies. 

It is reasonable to ask, “How can I know when resilience has been activated in my life?" The answer is simple: when you face hardship and instead of feeling overwhelmed, you feel like you can handle it rationally, that's when you know you've developed resilience.

It's a skill that can get better with practice. We're all born with natural talents, but in order to truly understand the people we admire, we need to look past our perception and recognize the endless hours they spent honing them. 

It's important to acknowledge the effort and hard work that goes into mastering a skill, rather than just admiring the end result. Just like how picking at a wound can delay the healing process, focusing on the end result can hinder our progress and discourage us from continuing to improve. 

The currency that can buy you time to make more fond memories is appreciation for the process of personal growth and development.

Letting Go and Moving On

Every circumstance won't be easy to change; however, it's important to make the necessary edits when given the request by our inner voice. 

It is fascinating to consider how chance encounters can lead to relationships and how the timing of those encounters can shape the course of our lives. What were the odds of meeting someone when they were at their worst as opposed to when they were at their best? 

Would you still have been able to bond in the same manner in which you did? People change throughout the course of life.

The beauty of this is that we get to witness their growth and transformation and possibly form a deeper connection when we see someone overcome their struggles and become the best version of themselves. 

A personal connection is not only determined by physical proximity but also by the space that we provide when we root for someone from afar. The best thing in life is living it as you choose and seeing others do the same. 

We can hear ideas on how to do this, but ultimately, it is up to us to take those ideas and make them our own. 

Conclusion

Transcending the urge to submit to life’s tragedies is a powerful way to live life on our own terms. We should acknowledge its existence but also consider how we should respond. 

The countdown to when we will face adversity is always ticking. This reality shouldn't stop us from living life, but rather be a reminder that we should make the most out of our experience.

Sometimes we haven't done anything to deserve such a harsh lesson, but we can become heroes to people who are going through similar situations. In retrospect, our story can have a deeper meaning than previously thought. 

We may not be able to resurrect those who have passed away, but we can reestablish the highest point of our lives if we are open to change.

Whether we arrive there by ourselves or with others, it's possible to be in a better place.