On this planet live hundreds of thousands of people, all of whom are still surviving in this vale of tears – From price-gouging by vendors, the inexorable aggravation of the pandemic, to intermittent office and school closures…These resemble ordeals and dilemmas you all have encountered throughout your life.
Recently I listened to a song entitled “3 Things” by Jason Mraz. As such, I would like to grasp this opportunity to expound on the three vital keys to getting through ordeals.
The mnemonic “ROD” is indeed of the essence. First and foremost, the first letter “R” in the aforementioned mnemonic refers to resilience. In Jason Mraz’s “3 Things”, he was quoted as singing, “Number one I cry my eyes out and dry up my heart.” What a pithy remark! This line urges us to search for an emotional outlet during tough times. Our emotions would only take a turn for the worse if we always attempt to paint a rosy picture of everything, regardless of its nature. As such, doing something cathartic may be a perfect option. Utilising our semantic knowledge, we can tell catharsis means a process in which you release your emotions. Oftentimes, people find writing, playing the piano and drawing very cathartic. When writing diaries, you can definitely dilate upon what made you immeasurably burnt out, or stressed out. In addition, try to talk to someone you trust, like your friends and colleagues. They will certainly come to your rescue as not wearing your heart on the sleeve is of no avail, and nobody should ever countenance hiding emotions. Having learned how to release your emotions instead of keeping yourself stuck in a rut, you shouldn’t be afraid of what used to be formidable obstacles since you will quickly recover from “attacks” by your “nemeses”!
Furthermore, the second letter in “ROD” is the acronym for optimism. In Jason Mraz’s “3 Things”, there is a line, “The second thing I do is I close both of my eyes, and say thank-yous to each and every moment of my life.” You may be faced with insurmountable ordeals and problems right now. Nevertheless, as the maxim goes, never should you let obstacles knock the wind out of you. “But how?” Many of you may ask. In all honesty, nobody is impervious to stress and other problems. Be that as it may, it is of uppermost importance that you always see events, especially those unpleasant, from different perspectives. Take falling behind in English as an example. At first glance, many students tend to consider it undesirable. All the same, as we try to take a look at it from another perspective, it is indeed a learning opportunity, isn’t it? An invaluable one, in fact, as it lets you know you still have a lot to learn. Speaking from experience, I figured that seeing things on its better side is worth its weight in gold. Time and again, I am also apt to perceive something which might be deemed bad as a prelude to more unpleasant events down the road. Nonetheless, I began to learn that, although it might constitute a perfect storm, it always offers a consummate learning opportunity, as I am often given a chance to perform better next time. Being optimistic is one thing, but there is a noteworthy point to touch upon. In a manner of speaking, optimism is a great help on your way to the egress of a predicament. Be that as it may, by no stretch of the imagination can optimism eradicate problems. They are only keys to helping to get through tough times. In conclusion, seeing any hassle through your own rose-colored glasses and living in cloud-cuckoo land without setting your sights on solving a problem will by no means be a panacea for or magic bullet to every problem.
In the end, the last letter in “ROD” refers to determination. In “3 Things”, “The third thing that I do now when my world caves in, is I pause, I take a breath, and bow and I let that chapter end.” Since you became an adult, without a shadow of doubt, you must be no stranger to relationship problems between you and your friends. Group projects are often considered a great challenge to those who are not adept at dealing with relationships. Imagine being in a serious argument with one of your bosom buddies or boon companions. It is, admittedly, a fallacy to believe that time holds the key to getting all problems resolved. It may be true in certain cases, but certainly not in this one. The inevitable corollary of more arguments, and the denouement, is of course the end of a relationship. You need to be calm enough, yet determined, to let a bad chapter end without hurting each other. On no account should you let it culminate in the end of a relationship. That is not ideal. Fortunately, the finitude of bad things is a blessing in disguise. As long as you are determined enough to let a bad chapter end, put it down to experience and not to keep yourself stuck in a rut, desirable things will be in prospect.
Still remember what “ROD” refers to? Resilience, optimism and determination. Harsh times and harrowing ordeals are tantamount to a test for your “ROD”. Suffice it to say, not only will your experience of coping with tough and unprecedented times make you tough as nails, but it will also stand you in good stead.
Having got the magic “ROD”, you will see your lugubrious face vanish, and you will be given the powerful “ROD” that guides you in perpetuity as you endeavour to make the most of your life.
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