温馨夜读II PART4 14.Under Water（打印版）

[00:00.29]14.Under Water

[00:03.99]Standing by the swimming pool, June was really hot and decided to plunge into the water.

[00:11.18]The refreshing water cooled her body immediately.

[00:14.88]Having not swam in the past several years and being a bit out of shape, June began to tire easily.

[00:21.85]“Ah, no pain no gain,” June thought to herself.

[00:25.66]June continued to swim, realizing her head was hurting and her body was feeling like Jell-O.

[00:31.32]Breathing became difficult. Her vision wasn’t so clear.

[00:35.68]She saw the life guard and a couple others around the pool.

[00:39.27]No sense in embarrassing herself or bothering anyone. She continued on.

[00:44.18]She found herself in the middle of the pool.

[00:47.44]Deciding not to make a scene, she continued to swim.

[00:50.71]Finally she made it to the other side of the pool.

[00:54.30]Nausea, weakness and exhaustion made it difficult for June to get out of the pool.

[01:00.18]As she stood, her body swayed back and forth, losing her balance.

[01:06.39]Realizing she needed help but unable to even say anything, she leaned against the pool side and stood there.

[01:13.25]Several minutes later she had enough energy to barely pull her body up out of the pool.

[01:18.80]Sitting at the side of the pool with her feet in the water she felt the lifeguard was staring at her.

[01:24.57]June nodded at him, telling him that she was okay.

[01:28.27]Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re in trouble and you don’t ask for help?

[01:34.16]Does stress in your life overwhelm you?

[01:37.75]We’ve all been there. One suggestion is to take some time for yourself. Ask for help.

[01:44.61]There is nothing wrong in asking for help. June could have drowned.

[01:48.96]We all have the tendency, as June did, to plow through life not regarding your warning signs.

[01:56.04]Perhaps you may find yourself avoiding help because you’re afraid you’ll be made a laughing stock.

[02:01.38]Please, stop and ask for help — before you find yourself “drowning”.

[02:06.50]Life has many ups and downs. Such stressors can lead to situations and/or feelings unbearable.

[02:13.79]When you find yourself unable to “keep your head above water,” stop.

[02:19.36]Look around. And Listen. Listen for ideas from within that can help you.

[02:25.05]In such a situation, if we panic, we’ll almost certainly slip further into trouble.

[02:30.52]You can find peace after you understand the chaos.

[02:34.57]Always take time to listen to your body.

[02:37.30]Be kind to yourself.

[02:39.05]You’ll find the journey of life happier and more fulfilling.