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Picture this:

It’s the night before a long-awaited visit from friends, and you’re staring at the living room—a minefield of books, toys, papers, and assorted knick-knacks scattered everywhere. In a whirlwind of activity, you grab everything in sight, shove it into a laundry basket, and rush to stash it in the closet. Voilà! A seemingly spotless room, all done in record time.

But what you’ve really done is engage in DOOM—Didn’t Organize, Only Moved.

This act of quick organizing, or lack thereof, creates a daunting “DOOM pile.” You see it, ponder tackling it, then promptly shove it aside once more. But what if this concept extends beyond our clutter? What if we are doing the same with our emotions?

The looming presence of a DOOM pile can feel inevitable. Enter the emotions: anxiety, overwhelm, dread, defeat, shame. We instinctively avoid these feelings because they make us uncomfortable.

So, we move them out of sight—temporarily—never truly addressing them. Thoughts, emotions, and reactions—all neatly stacked in our mental “DOOM pile,” untouched (and likely as unsteady feeling as the rock teetering on the edge, while simultaneously attempting to keep the balance of everything else). 

So, what’s the antidote to this DOOM?

The answer is perseverance.

As you’re reading this, remember:

you are alive, resilient, and capable of enduring tough conditions despite opposition. Cling to what you value and cherish, for you are inherently tenacious and equipped to persevere. Your mind is exceptional, unyielding, and persistent. 

While avoiding unpleasant tasks might seem like the quickest and easiest route, our minds continuously nudge us to face the challenges head-on. It’ when it comes to emotions. 

Don’t just move these feelings aside. Confront them, supported by time and care, and watch as the sense of doom fades. 

In its place, a light will begin to shine, paving the way for mental, emotional, and spiritual growths not simply “out of sight, out of mind.”

Opening your heart and mind to something new is challenging, yet infinitely more achievable when there is room for mental and emotional growth.