This week we learned about families dealing with crises. The best thing I learned from our discussion is that open communication is extremely important when handling a crisis. Sometimes a family will shutdown and shut each other out of each others lives. This is hard because then each family member feels alone and can fall into depression quickly. Another important factor I learned was that when a crisis is viewed as an opportunity instead of some awful trial, the outcome can be more positive instead of negative. I have seen that applied in my own life crises. When I look at the glass half empty then life becomes that much harder. Everything seems to be full of sadness and darkness. But, when I look at the glass as half full life is so much easier. I know that that is a really old cliche but it is applicable to this situation. Since I am almost falling asleep while typing this, I think I will go to bed. Just remember, a crisis can be a blessing in disguise, not just a punishment that we sometimes see it as.
