R U OK?

Are you ok, are three very powerful words. These 3 words can open a flood gate of emotions, positive or negative. I believe we are slowing allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, real and honest when it come to mental health. It’s a very scary thought to give yourself permission not to be ok, let alone tell someone you’re not ok.

With many social media platforms at our disposal today, it plays havoc with our self worth and mental health. We are expected to always be happy, laughing, grateful, full of energy, community spirited and the list goes on. What happens if we don’t feel like this? What if we feel like there’s something wrong with us, we must be depressed right? We continually compare ourselves to other people and quickly make a decision that we just aren’t good enough. What I’m trying to say is that, it’s not normal for humans to always be happy, positive and upbeat. This doesn’t necessary mean we are depressed.

Having ups and downs in life is normal. It only doesn’t become normal when we can’t get ourselves back up. Asking each other R U OK, gives us permission to be honest, with no fear of judgement. Having a loving ear to listen, is sometimes all we need to bring us back up. Don’t be afraid to ask this question R U OK, you are not going to be responsible for that persons well being forever, it might just be that these 3 words show that person they are loved and cared for. ‘Love one another as I have loved you John.’ 13:34-35 KJV.……

Love can conquer all. So next time you feel prompted to ask, ‘ R U Ok,’ don’t hesitate, you are about to make someone feel loved and cared for. R U OK?

Christine Bunn

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