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Mark Andrews
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11 months ago
in How to deal with intense frustration on Family Man Librarian
One way to deal with intense frustration is to assess the importance of frustration - better yet, the causes of frustration - compared to some higher goal or focus point. Its like having a trajectory, but with an added measure of flexibility. Since you refer to what Catholics call Sacred Scripture, the Scriptures themselves speak over and over again, and at length, about what's important.
The different books of the Bible, being different in literary form and structure, contain endless examples, suited to different people, different temperaments, and different personality types, about keeping the focus on God's endless generosity, loving-kindess and patience, both with His people, Israel, and later, by extension, all who are dignified with the title Christian (and indeed anyone seeking God with a sincere heart).
If life forever with God is my ultimate goal, the day's frustrations may by comparison be reduced insignificance.
A caveat, though, based on personal experience working at a mental health agency. Let me first say that I am not a healthcare professional. Any one who even thinks they have a problem should seek competent help. I do not mean to imply that others have problems, only that I'm a dumb bloke who's just trying to be helpful.
Okay, that said, nothing I'm saying should artificially diminish some real and continuing source of frustration. For example, if some one is hitting another person, I am not saying put up with it while focusing on a better life some day. By all means, call a cop or something.
My 2 cents worth.
The different books of the Bible, being different in literary form and structure, contain endless examples, suited to different people, different temperaments, and different personality types, about keeping the focus on God's endless generosity, loving-kindess and patience, both with His people, Israel, and later, by extension, all who are dignified with the title Christian (and indeed anyone seeking God with a sincere heart).
If life forever with God is my ultimate goal, the day's frustrations may by comparison be reduced insignificance.
A caveat, though, based on personal experience working at a mental health agency. Let me first say that I am not a healthcare professional. Any one who even thinks they have a problem should seek competent help. I do not mean to imply that others have problems, only that I'm a dumb bloke who's just trying to be helpful.
Okay, that said, nothing I'm saying should artificially diminish some real and continuing source of frustration. For example, if some one is hitting another person, I am not saying put up with it while focusing on a better life some day. By all means, call a cop or something.
My 2 cents worth.
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Steve