Stop. Look & Listen

One of the worst fears of humans is being alone. No matter how much any of us says we can survive

alone, we all need support a one time or another. Some of us more often than others, depending on our life circumstances. The magical thing about life, is that we always have some support somewhere, even if we have to seek if out. We have to give part of ourselves to be able to receive support in return. Sometimes we need to stop thinking so much about our own circumstances, and see how much those around us love us and care for us.
When I was a kid, my mom read me this poem that was meant to help learn about crossing the street It went like this:
Stop, look, and listen
Before you cross the street;
Use your eyes, use your ears,
Then use your feet.

If we look around us we can always see support, a solution, understanding, and whatever else we may need. It doesn't always resonate with us, since as we look, we see a big blank space instead of hope, faith, and love. Before we "run into oncoming traffic," so to speak, we may need to just stop. Look around us. See where we have been. See where we are going. See how our directions have shifted, before we down the progress that hasn't been made, or that we feel will never be made.
When we face something traumatic, no matter how long ago the incident was, sometimes we need to be reminded that it's okay to put a red light for awhile and reflect upon our own journeys. We need to be reminded that the people who love us will always be on the other side of the street, and they can even meet us halfway if we need it. When we are sure of the belief of others in us and our own belief in ourselves, we are able to "use our feet," with confidence and continue moving forward, despite any yellow lights we may have hit along the way.