Working on it

You’re so right for seeing this as a blessing, because so often steps back feel like failure or giving up. Failure is when you truly give up, as set backs are a natural part of learning and growing in this life. When I dropped out of my graduate program last fall, I couldn’t contemplate any other option. I was expected to start teaching lessons and I was in no position mentally to keep trucking along as I’ve done my whole life. It’s overwhelming though because I’ve blamed myself for so many of my set backs in life, and although I am responsible for my actions, I didn’t realize that the neglected traumas from my past had begun to affect every aspect of my life until I was jobless, without a vehicle, and had lost all of my closest loved ones. Completely lost from myself and self-isolated, I decided it was time to find support from people who can understand my life as they have experienced something as well. You’re post is the first I came across and I don’t believe in coincidence. Thank you for sharing a piece yourself. 🙏You’re strength to share and put yourself first is inspiring for me as I am just beginning to build these same habits myself. In June, my husband and I downsized to an RV to travel the world and put ourselves and our art first. We have hit many walls, but are learning that incorporating the right amount of exercise, focusing on your passions, and   allowing yourself the time to heal are invaluable to mental health, and although it’s a difficult fight, it’s one that we are not fighting alone. There are millions fighting themselves everywhere. During your time away from school, I wish you the best in caring for yourself! Do something spontaneous but true to yourself. Life is about those little moments that our traumas have blocked us out from seeing.  I hope you see something beautiful today and everyday, dearest.