Labyrinthitis

I woke up a few mornings ago and the room was spinning.  At first I thought I was dreaming but then I realized the pounding and the movement of the room was all to real to be a dream.

Later that day I was informed my room was spinning on account of an inner ear infection I contracted entitled Labyrinthitis.  My inner ear was inflamed, and because this part of the ear also recognizes head movements, the inflammation causes balance issues.  How fun!  So for the past three days I have been sitting in bed watching too much television while the room continuously spins with every movement of my head.  I realize that I am describing my pain and frustration with the world at the moment in hopes that someone will share with me in my small pathetic self pity.  In a few days I am going to be fine, and I understand this, but in the moment sometimes it is hard to look past the pain your are feeling.

Everyday, all around the world someone is feeling pain.  Physical, Emotional, or Spiritual Pain.   I wonder how the world, how people, how individuals deal with their pain?  Losing a loved one, being diagnosed with cancer, losing a job, and so many more instances can cause deep indistinguishable pain.  So, how do people survive?  Where is the hope?

I know where my hope lies .  My hope and healing come from my faith in the Lord and in Jesus Christ.  I do wonder though, for those whom do not believe, where is your hope, where is your comfort?  I am not questioning because I want to "prove you wrong" in your beliefs.  I am simply curious and I wonder.  To live life without Christ as my hope and strength seems impossible.  So to those whom do not believe, what do you live for?  What encourages you to continue living even after indistinguishable pain and why?