Document your life, very well. Write down your feelings. Take pictures of the things that moved you. Archive yourself. Let them know that you were here, that you existed, that you lived. Despite it all.
Many people say "I would die for you." But the real question is how do you live? Would you make the commitment to doing inner work, to learning how to heal from trauma together, and to develop the ability to regulate your emotions?
How beautiful would it be if we said to people we loved: “I’m not feeling like my best self today, can you remind me of who I am?” And that person said a few reasons why they appreciate you, for you. Appreciation and connection heal us.
my connections strengthened this year in a very beautiful way. freeing yourself up to focus on self mastery and community, instead of centering romantic love, creates an amazing overflow of love. so much love.
the storm will pass. the discomfort can demoralize you and make you feel lost. remember that it’s only part of your story. it’s okay to ask for help. give yourself compassion on the rough days. you’re still worthy of grace, love, respect while navigating this human experience.
Once you identify that feeling, see how you’re able to recreate that feeling within yourself. See if it changes the severity of how much you want the other thing (desperation for something outside of us comes from lack within). Make sure you give yourself what you seek in others.
a peaceful life. the smell of palo santo and hot food we just prepared on the stove. my love watering the plants. me pouring the wine. playing records for each other. talking through our thoughts and emotions. holding gentle space for each other. our love growing day by day.
God said, “watch me work. you might not get everything you want this year, but i’m setting the table for you. keep preparing yourself. the harvest is coming. the feast is coming.”