It is okay to seek help

YOU CAN'T ALWAYS HELP YOURSELF

"A tree does not make a forest", they always say. No one person can be all sufficient, and capable of doing everything for his own self. Life has a way of humbling us and making us realise we cannot do it alone. Just when we think we have everything under control, something comes along to remind us that we are not as self-sufficient as we believe. We always want pride ourselves on independence, on being the masters of our own fate, but the truth is, you cannot always help yourself.

There are moments when the weight is too heavy to lift alone, when the answers do not come no matter how hard you search, when the pain, whether emotional or physical refuses to fade through sheer willpower. We sometimes think that strength means never needing anyone, but real strength is knowing when to reach out.

Pride tells us we should handle everything ourselves, that asking for help is weakness, but the reality is, no one makes it through life completely on their own. We can lean on friends, family, and acquaintances, even strangers who are willing to offer kindness at just the right moment. There is no shame in needing someone. In fact, it is one of the most human things we can do.

Some wounds don't heal without another's touch. Some burdens are only lightened when shared. Some battles are won not by fighting harder, but by letting someone else stand beside you. If you are struggling today, you don't have to have all the answers. You don't have to carry it all. You cannot always help yourself, and that does not make you weak. It makes you human, and sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is admit that you need help.

To a better you, Kamikun John.