First You Hurt, Then You Heal

“You are not supposed to be happy all the time. Life hurts and it’s hard. Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because it hurts for everybody. Don’t avoid the pain. You need it. It’s meant for you. Be still with it, let it come, let it go, let it leave you with fuel you’ll burn to get your work done on this earth.” ~Heather Plett~

Good evening dear ones. This particular quote really hits home, especially this time of year. For many years I wallowed in my own misery. I let whatever pain that was inside eat me up. I was numb, or perhaps dead inside for many years. It took me a long time to actually sit with it and acknowledge that it was pain and I was depressed.

Whether you think so or not, we all have our pain. The choice is whether or not we decide to actually deal with it. Most of time time we stuff it down as far as we can and ignore it. I know I did. I pushed it so deep into my soul that I let it run my life, or lack thereof. I know I’ve mentioned this before in other posts and maybe you think I’m blowing smoke up your ass. However, I want you to know that I’ve dealt with a lot of my own shit. I have had to admit many things to myself that I hated like hell to admit. A few years ago, though, I started to come out on the other side. It wasn’t easy but I pulled myself out of a dark hole and found the light I had been searching for. I found it within myself and because of that I am happier than I have ever been.

My loves, life may be full of pain, but it is full of joy too. After many years of working on myself I finally found my happiness. I’ve also found the love of my life and my future. I have yet to find my calling as far as a job is concerned but I have everything else. Also, I am happy. For the first time in many years I am well and truly happy. I can tell you for certain that if you look within, deal with the pain inside that you will come out of the storm better than when you went in. I promise.

Be good to yourselves and each other. Life is hard enough and being kind is the only way to be. Do everything you can with love. Take care my friends. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past and tomorrow isn’t promised. Live and Love for today. - Live - Laugh - Love - Namaste