Darkness Fades
Hi world!
I know it has been a hot minute since I have been able to post anything new. But I finally have my computer back and I couldn’t let the rest of the year slip away without sharing how grateful I am for my newfound perspective on life. This last year has been huge for emotional growth, on so many levels.
As we move towards the last few weeks of this year, it’s easy to get caught up in the craziness that is affecting the world today. It’s easy to get frustrated by the news, weather, traffic, finances, and life in general. It’s almost effortless to lose sight of the good in your life, when you may be so overwhelmed by everything else that takes priority, this busy time of year.
My new perspective on life…instead of letting all of the worlds chaos bring me down…I am using it as a reminder, that while I may face struggles, hardship, and pain throughout my life; each and every one of those things is a reminder that I am still alive. I am still here, still moving forward, never giving up, and always trying to be the best version of me.
This new outlook has been such a significant change from how I was feeling this time last year. So, I understand that there are bad times, dark spots that feel as though they will never end. But those times are not permanent. They are fleeting, no matter how devastating and unending the situation may seem at the time.
I have been diligently learning Gaelic, and I came across this proverb, and I wanted to share it with you.
“Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh.” English Translation: There isn’t a flood that will not subside.
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and turn your face towards the sun. Feel alive in this moment and know that you are on a journey full of bumps and beauty. It won’t always be perfect, but there will be moments of perfection. Hold on to those moments and know that the darkness always fades and there is always a new horizon to look forward to.
Slainte mhath.