Don’t Stare

“Such wounds to the heart will probably never heal. But we cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever.” ~Haruki Murakami~

Good evening dear ones. Tonight’s quote holds so much meaning for me, and I have no doubt many of you can also relate to it. Over the years I have held on to more pain than I care to admit. I was comfortable in it, and I didn’t want to let go. However, it wasn’t until I learned to let go of certain things that my life truly started to turn around. I know how hard it is to face the pain we have in our lives but I also know that it is more painful to hold on to it. It is a lesson I need a continuous reminder of. I hope that one day I will no longer need one.

My comfort now is that I know I am not facing any of my pain alone. I have a wonderful family that reminds me many times over that they are by my side and not going anywhere. Even though I still struggle with picking at the scabs of my life, I know that a gentle hand will provide pause and then help me bandage the wound again. Scars will remain as reminders, but it will be to show me what I survived.

My loves, I hope that you are able to find the healing you need from whatever life has dealt you. The best advice I can give you is to face the pain and move through it. The past cannot be changed but you can learn from it. You may not fully heal from the wounds you received, but allowing them to bleed continuously only increases the pain instead of lessening it. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Remember that tomorrow is never promised and never let a day go by without letting your loved ones know how you feel. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Namaste