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I remember when I was going through a particularly tough times in my life- marriage struggles, conflicts with my in laws, childbirth and postpartum recovery.. I was struggling to make sense of everything that was happening and WHY? If i’m being honest, it felt like I was drowning in my emotions.
But then I realized that I didn’t have to try to hide these feelings or pretend like everything was okay. I could just be honest with myself and others about how I was feeling.
Faith and emotions are not separate. You can actually use faith to get through the rollercoasters.
tensions are running high – it’s uncomfortable, but it’s also an opportunity to come together and work through the issues. In the same way, these moments of spiritual testing can be an opportunity for growth and deeper connection with ourselves and God – all in a family of faith.
One of the most empowering lessons I’ve learned is that it’s okay to feel every emotion that comes our way. For empowering parents, embracing and acknowledging emotions—whether fear, frustration, or confusion—is HARD, but crucial- especially in the South Asian community. Recognizing these feelings is often the first step toward finding peace and guiding our own children effectively through understanding our own generational traumas.
I know it is hard for me and I’m working on it.
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And that’s what I want to encourage you to do today. Allow yourself to feel whatever emotions are rising up inside you. Don’t try to suppress them or deny them – instead, acknowledge them and work through them in a healthy way.
“I feel uncomfortable with this.” “I have fear that…”
When we’re feeling lost or uncertain, it’s easy to try to go it alone. We might think that we need to be strong and independent, and that asking for help is a sign of weakness. But nothing could be further from the truth.
I’ve learned that reaching out for support is one of the bravest things we can do. It takes courage to admit that we need help, and it takes even more courage to ask for it. But when we do, we open ourselves up to the possibility of connection, community, and support.
Tip 2: If you’re feeling like your faith is being tested, know that you’re not alone. There are people who care about you, who are willing to listen and offer support. And there are resources available that can help you navigate these tough times. FIND YOUR PEOPLE. Text them, call them, meet up for coffee, go out for a walk.
When we’re feeling uncertain or disconnected from our faith, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly important. We might start to focus on the things that are outside of our control, rather than the things that are within our power.
But I’ve learned that when we focus on our core values – whether it’s our faith, our relationships, or our values – we find strength and direction. We remember why we’re doing what we’re doing, and we’re reminded of the things that truly matter.
Tip 3: Take some time to reflect on your core values. What is most important to you? Is it your work, your family, being able to give back to the community? What gives you motivation? When you focus on these things, you’ll find that you’re better equipped to navigate even the toughest times.
Facing tests of faith is never easy. It’s scary, uncertain, and uncomfortable. But it’s also an opportunity for growth, connection, and transformation.
As someone who has walked through these challenges of faith, I want to encourage you to be brave enough to ask for help, strong enough to acknowledge your emotions, and focused enough on your core values. You are not alone in this journey – there are people who care about you, resources available to help you navigate the tough times, and strength within you waiting to be discovered.
Remember, your faith is being tested not because God is testing you, but because He is working IN you. And when we come out on the other side of these challenges, we’ll be stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.
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