seek support

A principle of jckrbbt is seek support.  The definitions of these two words that I use to capture the essence of this principle are as follows.  Support means to aid the cause, policy, or interests of.  To seek is to inquire for; request. 

Man, what a powerful combination when these simple words—and their concepts—are mixed together.   This principle of jckrbbt initially came to me through the relationships I created with family and friends early on in life’s journey.  It wasn’t until I found myself in a dark, shitty and hopeless state in 1992—firmly out of control—that I realized the vital nature of this principle.  As I gaze into life's rearview mirror and see some 19 years ago, I see clearly now what was nowhere in sight for me then.  I see that I was surrounded by support—my family, my faith and my friends.  They strained in vain to help me, to love me, to guide me…right, to support me.

My only mistake was that I didn’t seek it.  Instead I responded to the voice of the victim that raged in my head 24-7,and ran from my support.  You may have a similar voice that you hear often, or occasionally.  It’s the one that points the blame at everyone else.  It’s the one that sees no way out of the dark situation in which we live.  It’s the one that turns away all the support that shows up.  It’s the one that says life’s not fair.  We will all do well to turn a deaf ear to this voice when it shows up, for it provides no hope, and is the enemy of forward, positive momentum.

So , who is your support network?  Do they know how much they mean to you?  Have you told them “thank-you” lately?  If not, you may want to.  What are you facing in life that may be easier to overcome if you just seek some support?

There’s a flip side to the principle seek support—it’s called be support.  So, to whose support network to you belong too?  How are you doing in that role?  Anybody out there battling some voices, some unfortunate circumstance and all they really need is for you to show up.  To just be there.  I often think of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane prior to his betrayal, when he asked some of his disciples to come support him as he prayed.  They stayed a short distance away and they fell asleep.  And according to Matthew, they did this three times.  Is there someone who needs you now, and you're asleep?

Hold onto this principle and begin to live it.  Be aware, seek and accept the help of others, it makes them very happy.  And be aware, and be there for others, it will make you happy.

If you’ve never heard or learned of Albert Schweitzer, take a look at this link;

http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1952/schweitzer-bio.html .

He sure got it right when he said,

“I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”

Seek support.

Be support.

Be well. 
Danny