February 4 2024
Life is full of highs and lows, good days and bad days, smiles and tears….but all of it is part of our journey.
We sometimes push the difficult challenges to the back and keep the beautiful moments at the forefront. But the challenges don't get resolved, and they don't simply disappear on their own.
Sometimes we ponder about how much of our life we really want to share with others. Some things are better left private….and some things, if shared, just may inspire someone else to be equally brave
All the challenges…the ones we share, and the ones we don't….were put in front of us for a reason. To dig deeper and find the inner strength we thought we lost. To learn more about what will be expected of ourselves moving forward….and to truly trust in our heart that everything is as it's supposed to be.
Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a friend, the loss of a job, or simply a solitary moment that leaves us with lack of direction….those moments were put in front of us for a reason.
The conviction in your heart is what guides you through.
You may feel like you are standing alone adrift in a sea of unknown…but you’re not. You have your faith, and you walk with your truth.
You may feel like you are losing a lot along the way, but what is meant to be standing with you, through it all….will be.
Sadly, sometimes the journey doesn't look like you thought it would…but it is the journey you are supposed to be on.
It’s scary to share personal journeys and challenges with people because it puts us in a position of vulnerability, or provides talking points for the gossips. But when you really think about it…..whether you speak about your journey or chose to keep it private….the journey is the same.
And…if you chose to share your journey… you may just help someone who is also facing challenges, and they can take solace in knowing they aren't alone.
Life is messy….and its far from perfect. We are given one chance to ‘be’. We can chose to breeze through life and maintain a facade of perfection, or we can throw it all out there and just own it. It can make people uncomfortable when you do that…but it’s you. It’s your life, it’s your journey, and people will have their opinions of you regardless.
Don't waste your time on this earth being anything other than who you really are.
Because who you are…is the gift you bring to others.
But that’s just my opinion. :)
