Asking for Help Requires Strength, Courage and Wisdom
- by Kaari Allen
He watched me struggle, and after three or four attempts, at trying to tie my shoe - as I had allegedly mastered after, let’s just say about 50-plus years of doing so, on an everyday basis! A mind-numbing 15 minutes later, my husband John graciously and lovingly stopped me. (Mind you, I was on the verge of swearing out loud in frustration). He patiently asked, “Can I help you, sweetheart?”
Now why in the world would he possibly think that ?! Brother.
My dominant hand was in a plaster cast at that time. So there’s THAT. As many of you may know, I’ve had seven surgeries on my dominant hand, which has left it permanently disabled. If you have ever tried tying your shoes with one hand, it’s not as fun as you may think.
We all need help with both large and small things in life - whether it be physical difficulties, job transition, financial strain, relationship questions, academic or emotional challenges, or otherwise. EVERYONE needs help with something. Asking for support can be hard at times because we “don’t want to be found out.” You know what I’m talking about. Heaven forbid we admit we don’t have ALL the answers or don’t know how to do something. Others may find out.
SO WHAT?!!
When you really stop and think about it, if we all knew everything about everything there would be no need to connect with anything or anybody else. How boring would life be then, right?
If you have been reluctant to reach out for help, stop and ask yourself, why you are hesitating? Then, pause and remember that you asking for help may give others the strength to do it too. You just may be the help-er for someone else soon enough.
I dare you to try it - this week. I will if you will.
Grateful for all of the help I’ve been given along the way, Kaari
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