Euphoria? No Thanks!

Thousands of self-help books exist.  Countless studies reveal how to find peace in all situations.  Every time you turn the corner, life hands a fix to all problems.  Take a few minutes to scroll through Pinterest and all life’s concerns will be handled in just 5 easy steps. 

Euphoria: a state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

Anything less cannot be accepted in society.  The world holds the way to euphoria.  When life gets tough, hold your head up high, do whatever it takes to put on a smile and appear unshaken.  Be tough.  Emotion shows weakness.  Push through.

 

FRUSTRATING!  I lived years striving for constant euphoria, hiding any emotion other than happy.  A smile painted on my face, I left the house daily to face more of this thing called life.  Completely broken inside, I needed a fix.  In came a way to numb out those undesired emotions.  In came a friend to confide and provide a quick peace.  In came my eating disorder. 

Whether it be an eating disorder, alcohol, excessive shopping, smoking _____, illegal drugs, sexual sin, etc.; life offers countless quick fixes.  These temporary peace moments help an individual reach euphoria.  On the outside, the individual appears strong.  False advertisement leads to buried emotions left to stew.  Eventually, nothing in this world can fix such emotions.  Though the individual works harder and harder each day engaging in chosen activity, the emotions overwhelm and overtake.

The world fixes.  The Cross heals.

God created people to live in harmony together, building each other up in this broken world.  God created tear ducts to provide release of sadness.  God created a heart to feel compassion towards others.  God created the brain to navigate through situations with logic.  God created emotion to be used for good.

Let us allow emotion to come, take it to the Cross and then use it CONSTRUCTIVELY to live this side of Heaven.  Emotions bind relationships.  Let your guard down and share with one another.  Turn to those God places in your path and live together.  Don’t try it alone.  Loneliness leads to reaching for a fix to cope.

Be on alert, the devil prowls around seeking to destroy.  Be on alert for others who may be blinded by this world.  Help another see the Light.  Help another out of the pit of euphoria.  Help another find the path to the Cross. 

You don’t need to be fixed.  You are not broken.  This world is broken.  You need healing.  You need a good cry, a tight hug and Jesus to overtake your life. 

An eating disorder took my life, stole years of happiness, destroyed relationships and damaged the beautiful body God created.  Thankfully, angels along the path kept me alive.  Little by little, my vision improved and I saw the Light.  I am okay just as I am; but, I am not at the maturity level God intends before entering the pearly gates.  I will make it day by day, one visit to the Cross at a time, feeling each emotion and taking one step at a time down the path laid before me.

You can too!  Your emotions matter!  You are worth it!    

Day FOUR!  Will you choose the Cross over the World today?

Live life. . .One Day at a time! 

Sheree Craig