Thank you, Marcilina. I think I'd whisper to my younger self to breathe, give myself more grace. I always held things so tightly, trying so hard. I was walking with a lot of fear, which is courageous on one hand and a lot of hard grit on the other. Having more grace, trusting myself more could've helped. Then again, just being here today is proof we do what we can in the moment. I try to breathe more deeply these days.
Thank you, Marcilina. So true that ‘real strength doesn’t come from pretending everything’s fine. It comes from letting yourself feel the grief, the fear, and still finding a way to move forward’.
I think that is what I would want to whisper to my younger self. Feeling your emotions makes them part of you rather than an arm’s length, alien thing. And therefore, easier to process and adjust to challenges.
"Don’t let the struggles of life take away what you love: music, art, and writing."
"You’ll learn that real strength doesn’t come from pretending everything’s fine. It comes from letting yourself feel the grief, the fear, and still finding a way to move forward."
Thank you for your letter. ❤️
Wonderful advice to continue doing what you love even in the midst of pain, loss, or adversity. It keeps us grounded to who we are.
Feeling the pain and grief opens that space to move forward.
Thank you, Marcilina. I think I'd whisper to my younger self to breathe, give myself more grace. I always held things so tightly, trying so hard. I was walking with a lot of fear, which is courageous on one hand and a lot of hard grit on the other. Having more grace, trusting myself more could've helped. Then again, just being here today is proof we do what we can in the moment. I try to breathe more deeply these days.
Thank you, Marcilina. So true that ‘real strength doesn’t come from pretending everything’s fine. It comes from letting yourself feel the grief, the fear, and still finding a way to move forward’.
I think that is what I would want to whisper to my younger self. Feeling your emotions makes them part of you rather than an arm’s length, alien thing. And therefore, easier to process and adjust to challenges.
Sorry Janine, read your comment after and used same quote! Clearly very relatable to many of us!
"Don’t let the struggles of life take away what you love: music, art, and writing."
"You’ll learn that real strength doesn’t come from pretending everything’s fine. It comes from letting yourself feel the grief, the fear, and still finding a way to move forward."
Thank you for your letter. ❤️
Wonderful advice to continue doing what you love even in the midst of pain, loss, or adversity. It keeps us grounded to who we are.
Feeling the pain and grief opens that space to move forward.
Appreciate your insights!