I had no idea how much sharing my journey of grief & healing would help so many people ~ but the past 3 weeks have been both devastating & truly remarkable. Im in such humble appreciation for the countless private messages (comments, too) about how opening my heart has helped you more honestly face your own loss, fully grieve a loved one (animal or human), heal other pain by allowing yourself to FEEL, know youre not alone, ask for support, etc. I share my tales (awwww puppy tails! ^_^ ) for 2 reasons... 1) Your support means the world to me & lifts my spirits. 2) I DO hope my vulnerability & transparency will help someone else be real in their own life. But I had NO idea it would have such a widespread impact. Im honored to have opened doors so many of you had latched shut..or maybe left ajar, but hadnt dared peer into for fear of being swept under. There is SO much hiding in our society. So much covering up of our truth in order to be okay. And I get it ~ you want to feel good. And others around you want to see you happy, too. But its not healthy to smash down those darker emotions in an effort to appear strong, to make others more comfortable, or to not face what were REALLY going through because were afraid well lose our grip. Facing it is what keeps you healthy & allows you to return to sincere happiness again in time. Sometimes life HURTS. Really bad. And sometimes life is bright & happy & full of sunshine. But only embracing the latter is living a disjointed life. You dont have to ALWAYS be okay. Yes, you WILL BE...but only if you take care of yourself. If you dont treat that pneumonia, you could put your life in danger. Same goes for our emotions. If you push them down, youre actually inviting in a whole host of other issues. Might as well roll out the welcome mat for stress, depression, rage, disease. Cant be sure which one will show up ~ but not facing your reality can almost guarantee one of these unwelcome guests WILL be on your doorstep one day. Feeling our pain...quite honestly...sucks. Its hard. And it takes a LOT more strength to be vulnerable, open, ask for support & be honest with ourselves & others. You dont have to share it on fb as I do ~ I know thats not for everyone. But I hope you have SOMEONE you turn to when the going gets tough. Someone with whom you are 100% real & truthful about both your pleasures AND pains. And at the very least, I hope one of those someones is you. Live authentically. Live your truth. #LIVEINLOVE
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:10:39 +0000
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