In hard times, in grief, in suffering...we all have different ways of handling things. We all decompress, step backwards, straighten our minds out, in many different ways.
I know that. These are facts! So why is it so hard for me truly accept that not everyone handles things like I do?
Rarely ever do I want to be alone in hard times. I'd rather be with someone close to me. Even if it is to be in silence. I yearn to have someone to talk to if I must be physically alone. Being completely alone hurts me so much worse. My mind runs rampant when I'm alone. Overthinking, over analyzing, it will kill you! It will eat away at you so quickly!
Blocking the world out, blocking those I love out, it hurts worse. You have to allow happiness & sunlight to shine in, in between the cracks, to help you get through the days. You'll never be able to move out from under the black cloud if you allow it to rule 100% of your day, every single day.
Take steps forward, eventually you'll look up and there will be clear skies & sunshine. If you allow happiness in when it tries to get in, you have a much better chance at moving forward and efficiently handling your struggles.
It is a vicious cycle. A vicious, miserable cycle.
Talk about what brings you joy.
Think about what brings you joy & take the necessary steps to get it, even if you fall along the way. Stand back up!
Allow happiness & joy in your life.
Allow those you love to be a part of your life, a part of your journey, if they want to be.
It's okay to smile, even in hard times.
Xo
