“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” - David Richo
Today, I read a phrase that resonated deeply within me: "All your bitterness will make me strong." It struck a chord, prompting a truck load of thoughts and reflections.
Life, much like a complex tapestry, weaves together threads of joy and sorrow and so many other emotions. It's inevitable that bitterness, a bitter thread, is going to work its way into things sometimes. Yet, this notion challenges me to view bitterness not as a weight to bear, but as a source of strength.
Facing moments of bitterness, or being confronted by bitterness from someone, I now see an opportunity for resilience. Just as storms strengthen the roots of trees, bitterness and adversity challenges the core of my being. It's a call to transform it into a catalyst for growth, using it as a stepping stone towards a better me.
It gets you to think about the power of perspective. Bitterness does not need to be a burden but rather fuel for personal growth. The ability to extract strength from negativity, to turn adversity on its head is testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It's a conscious decision to rise above negativity, allowing it to shape me without allowing it to define me.
I embrace challenges with an open heart, acknowledging that all the difficult times I encounter have the potential to make me stronger. It's not about denying the bitterness, but about transmuting it into a force that propels me forward.
“Pain is a pesky part of being human, I've learned it feels like a stab wound to the heart, something I wish we could all do without, in our lives here. Pain is a sudden hurt that can't be escaped. But then I have also learned that because of pain, I can feel the beauty, tenderness, and freedom of healing. Pain feels like a fast stab wound to the heart. But then healing feels like the wind against your face when you are spreading your wings and flying through the air! We may not have wings growing out of our backs, but healing is the closest thing that will give us that wind against our faces.”
― C. JoyBell C.
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Until next time...
Much Love from Country Bumpkinland, South Africa xxx
Jaynielea
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