The Only Way Up Is Down

What matters today will not matter tomorrow. What you think is the issue, generally is not the root cause. It is in our times of pain and despair (true despair) that infinite growth and possibilities flourish. Buckle up, grab a drink, get ready to ride the waves, and shake the sand and sass out of your crack along the way. 

Sometimes we take life far too seriously that we actually forget to stop and live our own authentic lives. It seems easier to live vicariously through others and to distract ourselves trying to amount to and replicate someone else’s reality in hopes of living up to societies constructed ideals.  

Personally, I have caught myself out in desperate attempts to erase the past versions of my shy and quirky self that I often forget that wild, strawberry blonde, free spirited little girl existed. Let me remind you that you are not and were not ever lacking anything. Every answer you seek you can find within; all you have to do is tune in rather than tune out.

I know how much easier it seems to drink your problems away until you’re blacked out in the back of an ambulance because you thought you were invincible and could dance the pain away…I’ve been there. I also know how much easier it seems to overstimulate yourself and turn to your chosen desperate defences for instant gratification…I’ve been there too. 

Life isn’t straightforward and neither are we. Contrast is necessary and we are all here trying to navigate and walk our own paths. Life is abundant so let’s release all entitlement, judgement, and preconceptions. Instead let’s relish in the opportunity to celebrate and uplift one another as we build ourselves up from rock bottom. Welcome to my digital journal where duality meets unity, cheers to you darling, chin up!