Ostrich Syndrome

The ostrich will bury his head in the sand when confronted with something unpleasant.  The problem is that the unpleasant reality is still there.

I don't know about all of you - but this is one thing the ostrich and I have in common.  Typically, putting my head in the sand is the defense mechanism of choice when an obstacle presents itself in my life.  And just as in the ostrich's case, reality still exists when I pull my head out of the sand.  But lately, I have been trying to change my cowardly ways.  Instead of hiding, I am facing the 'unpleasant' things in my life  head on.  Surprisingly, "unpleasant things" that I  viewed as awful and hopeless - end up being not so bad after all.  The sense of empowerment from overcoming the "dreaded" situation I felt was extremely uplifting.  So this is what I suggest for all of you out there; the next time a challenge presents itself in your life, do not be an ostrich, instead - stand tall, stand proud, and face your problems head on!   You will thank yourself in the end!