Beautiful Soul,
What if you knew that every experience you’ve had has been meant for you to shape you for what you are meant to do? Your experiences are no accident. And my dear, nor are you.
You are beautifully designed to be all that you are. Breathing life is not a mistake. Your life is not a mistake. The pain you feel was meant for you to live and to grow into yourself. Your pain has a purpose as does your joy. All emotions tied to moments are windows to your soul. To you inner world and clock. Without these moments, your passions would be invisible.
I know that the joy is more fun to experience. It feels more valuable, sane and justifiable. Tears can feel selfish… ungrateful. Even shameful at times. Who am I to sit in my sorrow? Let me ask, who are you not to?
Sunshine is not the only thing you need to grow.
There is also beauty in the storm. And as you grow, you will feel, and you will experience. Your greatest joys will be present and your deepest wounds will bleed.
Both provide value to your life. Our tears are as important as our smiles. Both write the story of our life. The magic is in not letting the wounds overtake the joys.
What if you cried when your heart was aching? And you loved yourself through it instead of thinking you are wrong. There is power in gentleness.
What if when your heart was breaking, you were still able to see moments of joy, because you choose love instead of fear?
What if, just for today, you accepted yourself exactly where you are? Life will be filled with painful moments, moments of disappointment, times of anger, and also immense bliss. And wherever you are today, is just fine. Feel what ever it is this day has to offer you. Accept that you and your emotions are valid.
No one makes it through this life unwounded. Scars tell our story in a way that words cannot. Embrace your scars, live your truth, and cherish your emotions. Stop underestimating your value.
And mostly, I hope you choose life.
Choose life. Every single day. Choose life despite the pain and crap. Life has times of extreme challenge. Dedicate the hardest days to someone else. On those days, focus on enriching someone else’s day. When you feel like you have nothing to give or contribute, remember even smiles and “hi’s” go a long way.
Much love to you!
Steph
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