Does Stress Bring About The Best In Us?

One thing I have noticed during these times of social isolation, is that 

I am more aware of my short-comings.

Things that rarely bothered me have reared their ugly head at times when I don't expect it.

Can stress really cause us to break down the barriers that hold us to some moral compass?

Feelings of stress can open the door to resentments, and blame that you never realized you were carrying.  Does one truly have those negative connotations within them, or are they simply an expression of the circumstances of the moment?

It is interesting to view patterns that are self-inflicted that bring us to a place of observation about ourselves.  Are our hearts really closed off to some individuals in our life, and why is that? What have they done that causes us so much angst?  Why do we take other's actions so personally, when it really shouldn't turn our character into something it is not.

I've been a firm believer that everyone on the planet is following their own unique curriculum and no two lessons are the same.  It could take decades of similar episodes for us to gain the insight needed to rise above the level of the lesson, in order to take heed into our own lives.

Perhaps social distancing has allowed us to see our flaws front and center, in order for us to examine what is really going on inside of our deepest core?  Are we happy at what we find residing there?  I'm not sure any human being will be satisfied at the final product of our lives, as there will always be regrets, or things we should have done better than we did.  

Now is the time to truly analyze our actions, words, and behaviors to see if they are in line with what we longing want to accomplish or who we want to become during this lifetime.

This time away from family and friends is quite difficult to bear, as it brings about stress we didn't think we were portraying to the outside world, but it is also a time to grow within one's true purpose and allow us time to do just that.

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Kim Halerwich-Clark is a Certified NLP Practitioner and Life Coach, as well as, the author of seven personal development books. Kim is an Instructor on Udemy where she teaches a variety of topics to students all around the globe, including the course: Learning to Forgive.

She is the Founder of The Solution Wizard Company that is dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming challenges that face society every day.

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