Iβve grown up hating pain
And the whole thing of feeling it
And accepting my losses as well as it
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My own folks have lived like this, for a while now
Always looking out over their shoulder
Afraid of that dark spot around the corner
Where everybodyβs a stranger and a very big danger, to them
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Trouble deepens and soars, when trust is paid out to somebody
The first thing that crosses the mind, is being hurt
And how, we donβt want any more of this
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My own father was a runner of sorts
Never facing his troubles like the pleasures he enjoyed
Busking his head down in the sand
One day, he developed this thing of vanishing or what you may call, taking the easy way outβ¦the shortcut
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Never looking back, for a second
To have a look at the damage heβs done or to try and face his dark days
Without placing the blame on anyone else
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Are you like me?
Do you hang around and look Mr. Pain in the eye?
I hope you find the answers you need, on those trips.
Though we shy away from pain, our country is in ruins and if we keep our fears, we shall never overcome the status quo.God bless Uganda
Bless you too, Robert. Pain has to be faced, felt, experienced and learned from, to progress forward, very well. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! What incredible words and the way you paint the picture of pain and what it feels like to be in that state. Sometimes the best way to fight fear and pain is to stand and face it and show that you are stronger.
Thank you for appreciating. Actually, the only way we heal from pain, is to face it, give it audience and learn from it.
There was a point in my life up until recently that I used to blame others, blame the world, blame everything for my problems and pain.
But slowly, I’m realising that you create your own world. The way people treated you that you think is bad, you have allowed them to treat you that way. If you never speak up to tell them that it’s not acceptable, or remove those people from your life, then you’re allowing your pain to carry on. In the end, pain is a powerful learning experience.
Wow….that’s quite an experience, Jojo. Thank you for sharing.
You do need to face up to your fears. Running away from all of your problems or the things that cause you pain will stunt growth. You need the pain to encourage growth in your life.
Thank you…thank you…thank you.
Such beautiful and eloquent words about facing pain and not taking the easy way out by running away from it and shutting off.
Thank you, Kate, for appreciating.
I certainly stand up and face fear in the eye dnd show it that Iβm stronger. Pain is very uncomfortable, however sometimes a little pain can build character and make us even stronger.
Oohhhh yyyeeaaahhhhh…moderate levels of pain do shape human character, into a much finer shape and society. Thank you, Michelle, for sharing.
Your words arw deep and meaningful. Sometimes we are scared to face our pain and the easiest way out is to runaway.
Which instead gets us into more trouble…thank you, Pija,for sharing.
Beautiful and moving words. Having experienced much pain as I child and teen, I can relate well.
Aaawww…am so sorry to hear that. You’re very brave and thank you for sharing.
Pain is usually there sometimes as a contrast in your life to guide you in the right path but you will have to feel, it face it and endure it to be able to cross over it.
You’ve said it all, Joan. Thank you for sharing.
Embrace pain and make it work for you. It’s the best strategy in my opinion.
Always, Akamatra. Thank you for sharing.
Very thought provoking article, especially with those pictures shown. Yes I must say I’ve always had a deep fear of pain, and that fear does control my actions in a big way.
Ooohhh…thank you, Ramon for appreciating and sharing.
Beautifully expressed ! Pain is inevitable and we all need to learn to cope up with this emotion.
Thank you, Namrata, for appreciating and sharing.
Sad but beautifully written. Running away is the easy way out, not everyone has the courage and energy to look pain in the eye and face it.
Aaawwww…well, Sahrish we’ve to encourage them to grow that courage. Thank you for sharing, though.
Nice, thought provoking post. I have changed a few things I have done wrong in my life but have plenty more I’m working on and trying to change. I try however to be the best role model I can be for my kids.
Oooohhhh…wow! This is nice to hear, Rose. I’m so glad to hear this. Thank you for sharing and appreciating.
Pain was meant to be felt, that way we understand the lesson and help others in pain overcome theirs.
Very well, LaToyia. Thank you for sharing.
I think we all loathe pain. Its something we all try not to feel and escape it, but sometimes its inevitable or even needed to move on from something or make yourself better.
Very right, you are, Kiwi. Thank you for sharing.
This is really powerful. I don’t even know what to say. Pain is awful, but also reminds us of the beauty in the world, and makes the good things even better. I hope it gets better soon though.
Thank you, Marian. Eventually, it does get better, yes. Thank you for sharing.
I feel very fortunate that I don’t have to deal with these issues. However, i had never ran away from any of my problems and i don’t intend to if I have any.
Hhhhmmmmmmm…lucky you, Leo. It’s good to know this. Thank you for sharing.
Itβs so important to look pain straight in the eye. Ignoring it can only lead to more hurt.
Yes, girl! That’s the spirit!
This is so poetic and beautifully expressed! My father did something similar and never admitted his own faults. I’ll be honest that I grew up learning that taking responsibility is the wrong thing to doβnot because of what my parents said, but because of what they did. I still struggle with this today, and I’ve worked hard to be a better role model for my daughter. Life is much easier when you tell the truth and take responsibility!
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Running away from pain is no use because it will be there waiting for you to come back. I know because I was a runner then I realized am just prolonging the days of dealing with it. So now I face them
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What a great article. Short, to the point, and full of great, emotional pictures. You painted your story with words and colors. We all try to find ways to escape and ease the pain. “But he who endures to the end (with true faith) will be saved.”
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Most of us run away and shy away from the pain but the sooner we face and confront them the easier it gets
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Part of the price you have to pay for a meaningful life is the acknowledgment of pain and suffering. It’s a part of life just like happiness and peace. That’s why running away from it doesn’t help…we are meant to acknowledge the pain and live alongside it and remember that this too shall pass.
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Facing troubles in life requires some sort of courage and determination. I have some friends who does this as well
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We all handle things differently and approach things in life in a variety of ways. Sometimes I put off things I don’t want to deal with.
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Wow! Those are all really wonderful words! I can totally relate on this! This is such a great article!
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I used to bury my head and not want to face anything that made me uncomfortable. I have learned to change that habit as it does not benefit anyone.
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I used to run in my youth. Now I stand and fave it
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Pain makes us stronger, so there is no need to run away of it. I like thinking this way. Thank you for this article!
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Travel really lets me see things on a different perspective. It brings out the best in me. It also helps me alleviate the pain in my heart and soul.
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Growing up was hard! Especially Growing up in Africa. I had to deal with issues ranging from a chronic illness to abject poverty. So, this resonates with me pretty well. I had to learn to be strong and to rise above challenges. Today, I’m in a much better place. Thank God.
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