When Life Gives You Lemons
Give it back to the sender. Don’t make lemonade out of it
You’ve probably heard this proverbial phrase over and over again. Make lemonade, they usually add. However, it’s not that simple. This piece of advice is out of touch with reality. When life gives you lemons, the last thing you probably want is for someone to laugh in your face and ask you to keep an open mind and heart.
The phrase is meant to encourage optimism and positivity in those who are facing hardships. Having to deal with one huge blow after another leaves one feeling exhausted and tired to show up on the battlefield and give the best shot that they can give. A series of loss after loss boils up to self-doubt, resentment, and hopelessness. When our expectations don’t match reality, let us still keep our heads high.
Individuals that face adversity may often ask themselves, “What’s the point?”
If you’re probably at this stage, the most valuable advice that will prove fruitful is REST. Hear me out, TRY TO REST.
- Abandon everything and take a few days to clear your head.
- Watch your favorite movies till late.
- Sing at the top of your lungs to your favorite songs while dancing awkwardly in your room alone. Away from judgments and fears.
- Learn to nap at odd hours of the day. Let loose and replenish your mind, body, and soul.
Eventually, address your problem head-on by finding solutions to it. Remember, there’s always a way out. When life gives you lemons, take a rest, make lemonade, and serve it unapologetically.
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