"الجميع لديهم نقطة انهيار"

Hitting rock bottom—it’s something we all experience at some point in our lives. This phrase essentially means reaching the lowest point or the most challenging moment where things can’t seem to get any worse. It’s that place where you feel like you’ve got nothing left to lose and everything to gain if you can just manage to pull yourself up. Now, why do people talk about this concept? Because it’s a universal human experience.

Let’s talk history for a moment. There’s a reason this term is often used in recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. The founders of AA knew that many people needed to hit their lowest point before they could acknowledge the problem and seek help. That raw honesty, that confrontation with their deepest struggles, was the beginning of their path to recovery. It’s the moment of ultimate clarity where one realizes that change is necessary.

Think of J.K. Rowling, the famous author behind the Harry Potter series. Before her rise to fame, she was a single mother living on welfare, struggling to make ends meet. She has spoken openly about how she felt she had hit rock bottom during this period. But it’s what she did after that matters. She focused on her writing, her passion, and despite numerous rejections, she persisted. Imagine if she had given up? We wouldn’t have the world of Hogwarts and the countless magic it brought into our lives.

So, how do you turn your own moments of rock bottom into a catalyst for change? First, acknowledge where you are. It’s okay to feel the weight of it. Denial won't help. Next, identify one small change. It doesn’t have to be monumental. Maybe it’s reaching out for help, starting a hobby, or setting a tiny goal. The point is to create momentum. You don't have to climb the whole mountain in a day, but take that first step.

Picture yourself standing at the edge of a vast canyon. It’s overwhelming, right? But if you start walking, one foot in front of the other, focusing on each step rather than the whole distance, you’ll eventually make your way to the other side. That’s how you tackle your rock bottom moments.

Let me tell you about my friend, Sarah. She was in a high-powered job that paid well but drained her spirit. She ignored the signs of burnout until she hit rock bottom—hospitalized for severe stress. In her lowest moment, she realized she couldn’t go back to that life. She took a break, reevaluated her priorities, and decided to pursue her love of baking. Today, she owns a successful bakery, and while it was a tough journey, hitting rock bottom was the wake-up call she needed.

So, next time you feel like you’ve hit your lowest point, remember it’s not the end. It can be the beginning of something new. Embrace the truth of where you are, make a small change, and start your climb. You’ll look back one day and see how far you’ve come, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll be grateful for those rock bottom moments—they were the foundation on which you rebuilt your life.