Yesterday, I attended a Youth Night. This particular night is dedicated to the Youth to spend time together with their leaders and peers and to learn and grow. Last night the Young Men in Youth got together to learn songs for their upcoming camp. As I watched and listened to them sing, I reflected on how important it is in life to have support.
See, a smiling face doesn't necessarily mean that everything is perfect and tear drops don't only mean sadness. We often just assume when we see either form of expression, we take it as it is. But it never is what it appears to be. The most important necessity to have in life is support, in our triumphs and in our trials.
From a personal perspective, I've always had the right people supporting me through every part of my journey, as a child, a graduate, an employee, a mother, a wife, a leader, a performer and so on. Without the support I have received, I wouldn't know how to handle the challenges that were ahead of me. Life always seemed a bit easier when you have the right team behind you.
I have also seen how having lack of support can affect a person, mentally, socially, physically and emotionally. Someone who received close to little of support usually will doubt every decisions they make in life which will have an impact on their future life choices. This type of person will be comfortable with their own space and may find it hard to adjust to changes or to show themselves outside of their comfort zone. Life will seem twice as hard in their eyes.
Everyone needs someone to be there to assist in any way possible through their trying times or their victory. How can we be their support? Try listening. Try being actively present. Try showing affection. Try complimenting. Try without judgment offer advice that will allow them to see positively. Try serving them by doing a nice gesture. Try comforting them. Be their cheerleader at all times. No one deserves to feel lonely. All deserve to feel loved.
It never is, what it is - so be the first to show support.
