Honestly I've felt like a coward most of my life and don't know how to get over it. I hate myself for it. I'm just constantly giving attention to things I shouldn't be giving attention to. Sometimes I just want to go numb forever. What do I do?
"Gratitude, Humility and Kindness" by Alex
Before I attempt to answer your question let's review a few definitions:
1. Coward - a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
2. Courage - mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
I believe that some humans lack courage from time to time and can behave as cowards because they fear the unknown and are afraid of what they do not understand. It is this fear that often results in confusion and self-induced paralysis that causes them to not take calculated risks that might result in physical, emotional or financial harm. And it takes great courage and moral strength to overcome this fear and to confront the unknown.
>Honestly I've felt like a coward most of my life and don't know how to get over it.
Question: Why do you believe you are a coward? Could it be that you are simply a realist and someone who is prudent and does not like taking unnecessary risks?
> I hate myself for it.
Question: Why would you hate yourself for being cautious, circumspect, thoughtful, observant and deliberate?
> I'm just constantly giving attention to things I shouldn't be giving attention to.
Response: In my experience, most folks give attention to those people and things that interest them. I see nothing wrong in being attentive to that which requires attention and is something that you can manage and control. Common sense is required here because it is not helpful or healthy to waste time attempting to change things that we have little or no control over.
> Sometimes I just want to go numb forever.
Response: This sounds like a death wish to me. Remember, life is short and you will have plenty of time to rest upon death.
> What do I do?
Answer: Live your life doing those activities that you enjoy. Spend time with those people you love. And most importantly, be grateful for your life and live a life of humility and kindness.
Quote:
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Melody Beattie
Before I attempt to answer your question let's review a few definitions:
1. Coward - a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
2. Courage - mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
I believe that some humans lack courage from time to time and can behave as cowards because they fear the unknown and are afraid of what they do not understand. It is this fear that often results in confusion and self-induced paralysis that causes them to not take calculated risks that might result in physical, emotional or financial harm. And it takes great courage and moral strength to overcome this fear and to confront the unknown.
>Honestly I've felt like a coward most of my life and don't know how to get over it.
Question: Why do you believe you are a coward? Could it be that you are simply a realist and someone who is prudent and does not like taking unnecessary risks?
> I hate myself for it.
Question: Why would you hate yourself for being cautious, circumspect, thoughtful, observant and deliberate?
> I'm just constantly giving attention to things I shouldn't be giving attention to.
Response: In my experience, most folks give attention to those people and things that interest them. I see nothing wrong in being attentive to that which requires attention and is something that you can manage and control. Common sense is required here because it is not helpful or healthy to waste time attempting to change things that we have little or no control over.
> Sometimes I just want to go numb forever.
Response: This sounds like a death wish to me. Remember, life is short and you will have plenty of time to rest upon death.
> What do I do?
Answer: Live your life doing those activities that you enjoy. Spend time with those people you love. And most importantly, be grateful for your life and live a life of humility and kindness.
Quote:
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Melody Beattie