Rep. Anthony Weiner is the next political fall-out in yet another sordid story about sexual exploits. The greatest lesson all these politician’s have to teach us is not how to run a government. Their greatest gift to us is how NOT to run your life. If we have anything to learn from all these powerful men who seem to be dropping like flies, it’s to stop running from your demons.
Author Pia Mellody says it best, “Face your demons or they’ll bite you in the ass.” When we run from problems, they always catch up to us; if not now, then when we least expect it and have the most to lose.
Regardless of whether the issue is sex addiction, alcohol/drug addiction, rage, control issues or (Fill in the blank), if we don’t look at it, the issue will keep growing. These men are no different than you or I. They have problems that need to be dealt with just like every other human being. They just happen to be in the lime-light when their issues become too big to hide.
Use Weiner’s public announcement as a reminder for you to look at your stuff. Face your demons and work like a dog to get healthy. Don’t wait until you’ve rotted out the foundation of your home and life before you choose to deal with your problems. The longer you wait to address your issues, the bigger those issues become and the more damage they cause.
Challenge: Time the time to look at what issues may be a problem in your life and take the time to work on them. Are you self-medicating via alcohol, gambling, sex etc.? Are you passive-aggressive or conflict avoidant? Do you struggle with rage? Are you having a affair? Remember to face your demons before they become your worst nightmare.