Naming

People want to know.  They want names and definitions. They think that knowing really is half the battle and it is -- but which half?

Not feeling well, having aches and pains, is frustrating, but just naming the problem isn't always a solution. It is all too easy to join a group of like suffering people and settle in. Misery loves company.

There is the false notion that if "everybody" has it, it is endurable, but why settle for that?

It might be better to keep trying different solutions until something works. And if nothing ever works?

Well, at least there is the hope that the next thing to try might be the answer. My experience points out that when I am doing something at least my mind is distracted and I feel better in that moment.

So here is to doing more than naming.