The beauty of having over a decade’s worth of journals is receiving the gift of perspective. Situations that seemed overwhelming and all-consuming were later mere blips along the journey. The personal and professional doors that slammed shut in my face ultimately pointed me to other doors that opened.
Reading through my journal pages remind me that what we feel in the moment is real. However, it doesn’t dictate the future trajectory of our path. It’s healthy to maintain an attitude of equilibrium. Nothing is good or bad. Time and space do wonders for shrinking the huge emotions that initially accompany those moments.
If you’re currently navigating a chapter that feels overwhelming, I hope this offers encouragement. Feel it all. Process it. And remember to give it time and space.
In due time, you’ll be able to see how it wasn’t as horrendous as you may have imagined it to be. Life continued. You did too. Celebrate your grace and resilience.