Withdrawing to Regroup

Regroup and create space

Life is a gift. At the same time, reality has it that living is also a continuous challenge. Highs and lows. Ups and downs. Feeling depressed, depressed or anxious of what the future holds? Go, take a walk. Or, as a popular song goes, "when life is making you lonely, go downtown..."

Sometimes Murphy’s Law strikes its worse at our most vulnerable and least expected moments, that is, when trials seem more than enough.

Others lose faith. Some don’t. Others become numb.

Some of us withdraw temporarily or indefinitely, only to regroup. We stay silent for awhile.

When we do seek support and company, let it be from people who have kindness, a gentle and a sincere heart to offer. Somehow, face to face or through other forms of communication, we can feel these attitudes during our most down moments.

Come to think of it, I’m reminded of pine cones. When they fall off the pine trees, they are sealed tight so the seeds inside can’t get out. What happens? The fallen pine cones lie on the forest floor - sometimes for long years … until a forest fire carries it through. The seal is melted by the unforgiving, cruel and unfeeling fire. But the seed inside fall out and eventually grow.