To the one in need of encouragement...
Sometimes we go through seasons where we’re just grateful for a sound mind and breath because every day is a battle that appears never to cease. Yet, while we battle, we find ourselves becoming an expert at disguising our pain. Nevertheless, there comes the point where we must decide on how we’ll continue the journey. Will we choose to continue concealing the things that cause us to be dead men and women walking or take a courageous step to start healing.
According to the medical field and dictionary, healing is the process of becoming whole, restored, or make well again. While this sounds relatively easy, the journey towards restoration or freedom of whatever you are moving away from has its challenges. Nevertheless, even though the journey is intricate, it is doable. The trick is, staying in motion. No matter how grand or small of a step you take, keep moving. True healing is a process that allows you to touch the details of places you would typically gloss over if you were speeding. Yet, while the slower process seems daunting and painful at times, once you reach the end of the process, you will notice an authentic transformation in many aspects of your life. Your way of thinking will shift. Your response to situations will change. And here is the icing on the cake, you’ll find yourself feeling free of dead weight that you would have never noticed without embracing the journey.
However, while all of these outcomes are great because they are the bi-product of growth, they’re only experienced by staying the course. To endure this process, I believe you’ll need all the encouragement that you can receive, not only from others and what you read but most importantly, from yourself. Trust that your decision to choose your purpose and life is worth fighting through the journey.
So, as I write this post, I want to remind you of something that I had to come to grips with while I, too, found myself in a season of running empty on hope and energy to stay the course. “Your purpose is bigger than your pain.” This seven-word statement is so true. Therefore, to the one reading this post - yes, I’m talking to you - questioning how you’re going to keep moving, allow the previous sentence to serve as fuel for getting through the thick of your storm. Why? Because your greatness is maturing and manifesting as you fight for your purpose.
Now, to not leave you hanging, I have a question to ask. When was the last time you encouraged yourself?
If it has been a while and you find yourself looking for somewhere to start, here’s something to help you begin.
Dear self,
I love you and am proud of you. You’re worthy to receive the things your heart desires, and you’re worthy of living life abundantly. Do not sell yourself short. Do not lose hope for a better tomorrow, and do not feel obligated to dim your light to make others comfortable around you. Stay the course. Embrace every step that’s fueling your progress. And love the person you’re becoming.
Love,
Your Devoted #1 Fan
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