Msgr. Charles Pope: Healing or Relief? Nailing Down the Real Problem, As Seen in a Funny Video

By Msgr. Charles Pope, May 17, 2019

There is a stereotype regarding men and women that says that men like to solve problems while women like to seek sympathy and see a problem as a way to relate. OK, there is some truth here, but it is more of a vague tendency than a strong trait, and there are exceptions on both sides. The video below depicts the stereotype quite humorously.

But there is a human problem, shared by most of both sexes, wherein people seek relief more so than healing. Healing takes guts; it requires courageous change and often involves difficult choices. Many would rather seek quick answers than face the deeper issues that often drive their struggles. Thus a person may want relief from anxiety but not want to look at his lack of faith, or the unrealistic expectations and perfectionism that may drive his anxiety and low self-confidence. Many would prefer to take a pill to solve their problems (ignoring the potential side effects) instead of looking at the lifestyle choices that often underlie their issues.

We all need some sympathy, but we also need to be summoned to examine how we contribute to our own malaise. Consider that as you enjoy this humorous video.

Cross-posted at the Catholic Standard: Healing or Relief? Nailing Down the Real Problem, As Seen in a Funny Video

http://blog.adw.org/2019/05/healing-relief-nailing-real-problem-seen-funny-video/