Problems large or small. This might include: borderline poverty lack of meaningful, suitable employment poor family relations poor partner relations no relations/loneliness feelings of alienation physical ill-health being harassed/bullied at home or work too long hours at work book never getting finished (for writers) low self-esteem/confidence lack of hope/optimism for the future depression and other mental illnesses
I don't have any of the problems listed in the first post, but I've got others, of course. I think that's the problem with problems... there are always more just waiting around the corner!
Oh Gawd, you’re not recruiting for a religious cult, are you? Seriously, the next line is usually, “What if by simply understanding (the mind, the power of prayer, insert religious methodology here)...”
Well I'm rather fond of my problems, if you're not fond of yours. They're like my children. I mean take poverty for instance. A difficult child from the start but what a shaper! Im such a better person, a better parent because of her. She reminds me not to get too big headed and start dreaming about overseas holidays for instance. How humble I have become.Thanks poverty!
Child low self-esteem. You've helped me too. You've helped me see that just because I start a thread like this, doesn't mean I need high self-esteem. Ive managed to get by these 60 odd years with you, so you must be doing something right. And you've helped me notice others with low self esteem too. (the ones who respond to my threads?) Now I can help them recognize the value of their own low self esteem too.
My new book: Aliens feel alienation too! Its a sci fi thriller. briefly... Al from the planet Ien arrives on Earth . His spaceship lands in a Catholic Church carpark just in time for Mass. He talks to the parish priest after Mass about becoming a Catholic. But the priest says.. "Mate, you should shop around first. "
I would give almost anything for my problems to go! If all my problems were to vanish suddenly I'd get my voice back, my hair would grow again and I wouldn't feel sickly all the time. I wish that was a reality.
- Plot would be dull. - Story without antagonist? Does not work. - Could not have decent character growth without difficulties. - Theme would not speak to the audience. - It would spoil story line. - Who could relate to protagonist who does not have problems. - Story world would be boring. Nooo....
I don't think your problems are tiny. No problem is tiny. What seems tiny to others is likely a mountain to you. I think you have a great view of your problems and lots of positive energy. Your daughter is lucky to have you in her life.
I'd be a much more relaxed and happier person for sure... for some time at least... until the next problems started manifesting again, but yeah. I wouldn't mind a godly intermission.
New ones would arise, problems are a matter of perception. Take away the tough problems and minor ones would seem tough. However, I'd like to think it would be nice to be upset about a bad hair day instead of being upset you live a life close to the shameless television show.
So I should feel grateful for my problems? At least Im a more interesting person with my issues, whether they be large or small?
