Finding Help in times of need -Part 7

Help is near, I never knew.

We all face challenging and difficult times in life. Most often than not, many have a preconceived idea of where they expect help. It may be a good and effective strategy, but sometimes it has robbed some of the opportunity to ask for assistance outside of those conventional ways.

Have you been in a situation where you were expecting assistance from someone far away or in a particular way, which you have imagined it should work, but got frustrated after many trials? Some have discovered afterwards that help was closer than they imagined. Many times we ignore those around us while they have in their hands the answers we need. We often only appreciate what is farther away. Some others may even accept that help is not available anywhere.

We have help all around us, but sometimes we cannot recognise it. Some people have the answers to their questions as close to them as possible like; families, friends, colleagues, or neighbours. Some ignore these close people and go all out for help, but never realise that the person living in the same house with them has the answer. It may not always be the case. It may not always be the same for everybody, or every circumstance. Some people would find that it could be significant and lifesaving.

Some people know what you do not yet know, and they are around you probably in your family. It is help available for you as close at it can be. It may be anything from explanation or guidance for schoolwork to advice on life choices, counsel on handling difficult, challenging or unfamiliar life situations. They may not have all you need, but the initial help they provide could be priceless. There will always be something in life that is happening to you for the first time. It is also true, most often than not, that some people around you have gone through that experience. They could be of help to you.

Many young boys and girls often ignore wise counsel and trust more in themselves or their peers. They accept information that comes from sources that do not have their best interest at heart. Many young people have made critical mistakes because of this and have become a victim of evil. It is not impossible that some people that have had a very horrible experience from those around them. They might have come to a different conclusion as far as they are concerned, but help could be closer than we think. There are people around you that have your best interest at heart, and their counsel could go a long way in getting your feet on the right path.

I once listened to a brain-function specialist, Arlene R. Taylor, she talks about the brain and its development. It was interesting to know that some parts of the brain only fully mature at about the age 27. The frontal cortex matures last, even though every other part of the brain is present and developed. The region houses the executive functions, and they help with some skills including; planning, self-monitoring, time management, self-discipline, organisation, and thinking. It explains why so many young people make wrong long life decisions, as they may not have the capacity to understand the implications. It could be responsible for the unexpected behaviours we see around us because they attempt to make lifelong decisions before their brain is fully mature. Some people are behind bars for criminal offences and could not understand the implications. It is possible to stop this pattern by seeking guidance from those that have gone ahead, especially for decisions that have lifelong impact. There could be some people around you, closer than you could ever think that could help.

My family once lived next door to a young man. He was struggling and frustrated. He was into drugs, and had a different lady almost every week to stay with him. There was always arguments, fighting, throwing furniture at each other, among other things. It was challenging to have a quiet night. He was a troubled young man. He eventually found help next door as he saw the possibility to live differently, without doing the things he was doing. I was glad to help, and he was willing to receive it. He decided against drugs and chose to start a new course in life. He was eventually free from the addiction and got married to a professional lawyer.

Do you have needs and do not understand what to do? Have you concluded that no one can help? Have you begun a journey to self-destruction? Stop and think. There may be help around you which you probably have ignored or never appreciated. Many people have gone through the same experience, and their counsel could be the help you need. Be humble and accept it. It may be closer to you, but that does not reduce the value. Most of the things we do not appreciate in life tend to be the most significant things.

Please take your time to carefully consider all you have around you and ensure you choose a trusted and reliable source. You may discover that all you have been waiting for is by you and never knew it.

To be continued next week, don’t miss it.

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