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Can’t Leave?

At one time or another, most of us will find ourselves in a situation where we need to leave because it has become intolerable and miserable.

We would like to return to something more amicable and potentially productive, but find ourselves tied to the situation. Maybe through practical circumstances like money, maybe through habit, or possibly low self-esteem.

Whatever those ties are, they block us from doing what we need to do for our well-being. In these circumstances, we need to work out a way to accumulate enough reserves to support leaving the situation. Perhaps we need to do this covertly.

If we set the intention of accumulating the necessary resources (external or internal), they will develop, and as they do, we will see more hope.

One of the most important things is to recognize when we need help, who we can trust to give it, and be ready to ask for it without any sense of shame.

There is nothing shameful in giving and receiving help. It is the lifeblood of our meaningful interactions with one another and a recognition of the mutually reciprocal nature of our existence.

Choose wisely who to ask, though, so you don’t end up with another unwanted tie!