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To be or not to be...
There are times in my life where I know that I’m supposed to confront a certain issue but then what did I do? I swept it under the carpet, whistling the song, “This life I can’t kill myself o, allow me to flex o…”
Because why? It’s easier to avoid a thing than to confront it.
Are you using distractions to avoid dealing with your real problems?
After a painful breakup, do you quickly move on to someone new to get back at your ex?
While the distractions may provide temporary relief, they don't address the underlying issues. They're merely a temporary fix, like putting a band-aid on a deep wound.
To truly heal and move forward, we need to confront our challenges head-on, rather than avoiding them.
Facing our problems can be difficult, but it's the only way to find real solutions and growth.
So, if you're going through a rough patch, don't form James Bond by trying to escape or distract yourself. Instead, deal with the issue and work through it. I promise you, this is where true healing and progress begin. It might appear slow but that’s part of the process.
Remember, avoidance may provide temporary comfort, but confrontation leads to lasting change.
Nene from MANI