How easily do you ask for help? For many people, this is a difficult thing to do. Some people see it as a sign of weakness. Others do not see themselves as worthy enough to get help. Some may not see that there are people around who are available to help.

We cannot do everything ourselves. For many reasons. We may not have the ability. For instance. It is important that we honestly assess what we can do and what we cannot. Asking for help for what we are not capable of doing is not a weakness. It is, in fact, a strength. Continuing to try to do something that we will never succeed at is not a healthy habit.

It is an interesting question to ponder of whom is worthy of help. If someone asks you for help, do you ask yourself if they are worthy? Or do you simply help them? If we do not question this in others, why, then, do we question it in ourselves? People are worthy of help because we are worthy of help. One person is not more worthy than another. We all deserve help.

The last point of not seeing that there are people who are around is an important one. Sometimes, when we are in the midst of the dark and pain, we do not see that there are other people around us who are available for help, to lean on, for a hug.

The bottom-line, when you need help, give yourself permission to ask for it. You may be surprised by what happens.