Inner Dialog

     During difficult times in our lives, our inner dialog can become our best source of help.  Especially when a friend or relative isn't around to care for us, we have to be able to talk to ourselves, calm our mind and emotions, and broaden our perspective beyond the immediate problem.
     Having the support of others helps us cope, but sometimes we realize we are alone and need to be an independent grownup.  Sometimes the problem seems completely out of our control.  The only control that remains is in our mind.  We need to quiet the negative voice and protect ourselves from getting depressed and imagining the worst.  Then, we can proceed to do what we have to do.  This can help us become stronger and more resilient.  We are not helpless as long as we can talk to ourselves and search for wisdom.