...then you realize you walked through that horribly hard part. The world will say keep going, but no.
Be still.
Thank Christ within.
Hug yourself.
Breathe.
Linger there.
You will know when moving is right. #doinghardthings
Multiple people today said these words to me, โIโm not okay.โ May we be reminded to be kind, gentle even, and respectful to all: humans and creation alike.
With challenges and struggles that can ultimately lead to suffering, we may wonder WHY ME?
That was my thought while in Auschwitz.
Years later, I learned my why โฆ that suffering can make you stronger and you may even cherish the wound. I turned my suffering into a gift.
โTwas the night before the last seminary class, when all the books sat on their shelves put away w/ care, we hoped that mindless reading & Netflix soon would be there, all those graduating tucked into their beds, with dreams of being free of Zoom classes dancing in our headsโฆ