Thrive in the Storm!

Life has its ups and downs that can make us or break us. Today there may be life events that we are preoccupied or anxious about. Today, we may be living events that we weren’t prepared for. Either way, whether we’re prepared or not, life will happen. Looking back in my life at significant life events, I remember some moments seemed unbearable at the moment. Somehow, time really does heal wounds. Just like any wound, a scar remains. The scars remind us of what we’ve been through and how we’ve survived

Our survival depends on our strength. Our strength depends on our attitude. Healing from loss or trauma have been the most difficult life experiences for me. When I realize that everyone experiences life with ups and downs it helps me keep my situation in perspective. It isn’t easy and the pain isn’t lessened. However, in my opinion, the duration of the pain can be minimized by learning to acknowledge the situation, have moments for mourning and moments for healing.

How do we heal? I’ve learned to have a strong support group that I trust with all of my life. They direct me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear. I’ve learned to have positive pockets of energy that I can take from when I need them. Positive pockets consist of prayer, meditation, funny sitcoms/movies, exercise and writing.

In hindsight, the most challenging life events have made me grow in ways that I never could of imagined. The recent loss of my mamá is fresh on my heart. At this moment I can’t imagine how this loss could possibly bring me any growth. I trust in God that she and I will meet again! For now, I’m trying to sink in all of these feelings and emotions. I’m learning to dance through this storm.