Today, I remind myself that regardless of whether the implementation of my newly-found belief systems, ideologies, and lessons are best some days and almost non-existent other days, the mere existence of them in my life is enough to show me I have grown.
Today I remind myself that healing is a process that welcomes progress, not perfection.
Today I remind myself the work I’ve done is enough. Enough to be celebrated and recognized.
Healing can act as quicksand: The more you struggle to get free from its transformative grasp and “heal faster”, the longer you’ll stay stuck. Fall into your inner journey. Slowly find your way out…you’ll find your way out.
Today I reminisce of who I was before and who I am now, and affirm the parts of me (reactions, behaviors, etc.) that show ascension.
Today I remind myself to offer up space and grace to experience frustration while also knowing that my healing is sacred and deserves my patience, time, and compassion.
Today I remind myself that nothing happens to me, but for me and my greater good.
Author’s Note: I write these 6 healing reminders to represent the 6 months I’ve intentionally spent in my healing journey.
Today was one of those days where it felt like no progress at all had been made in my healing. The same emotions and triggers I used my strength to throw out, had boomeranged back into my life. I was discouraged.
But, in a vengeful rush (Defeatism often makes his way into my space but not today), I got out of bed, thew on whatever I felt appropriate for the cold & dry Kansas weather, stood outside, and forced air around the lump in my throat out of my body in one single breath.
Grounded by the tears that chilled my cheeks and the brisk air, I reminisced on how much I’ve learned, unpacked, cried, celebrated, denied, accepted, realized, and ultimately transformed.
I am not who I was 6 months ago.
And whether or not that person likens who I imagined myself to be in 6 months is irrelevant. Because who I am right now has done enough.
The person I am right now is enough.
Take these reminders as you need and may they pull you back into power.
