The synchronicity of this post (for me) is spooky, as I was just thinking along these lines regarding the year as it comes to an end. Back in January, I wasn't just feeling *a little* chewed up by the universe.... I felt downright cast aside and abandoned, reaching that point in depression where suicide was looking like a viable alternative. By April, I understood that my life as it was playing out had run it's course and I needed some kind of drastic change. Requesting a demotion (a lot less responsibility), which also came with a loss of hours & pay, wasn't comfortable but it did give me some much needed breathing room.
I spent the rest of the year doing exactly as you are suggesting here. Taking a chance to put in the work to save my sanity and my marriage was absolutely worth the discomfort. Once I stopped lying to myself, I discovered that baggage I thought I had long since cast away was still there, demanding to be dealt with. Finding the root causes of our confusion, pain & suffering and acknowledging & reconciling with what we uncover can never be downplayed or ignored. It is indeed important to examine the pieces.
For my part, I literally had to go back to the basics and start reassembling anew. There is still so much work to do, but I am in a much better place now, ready for the new year to roll in.
Such a great post!!
I doubt the universe had you craft it to inform me I'm on the right track, but the validation is comforting. Thank You.
The synchronicity of this post (for me) is spooky, as I was just thinking along these lines regarding the year as it comes to an end. Back in January, I wasn't just feeling *a little* chewed up by the universe.... I felt downright cast aside and abandoned, reaching that point in depression where suicide was looking like a viable alternative. By April, I understood that my life as it was playing out had run it's course and I needed some kind of drastic change. Requesting a demotion (a lot less responsibility), which also came with a loss of hours & pay, wasn't comfortable but it did give me some much needed breathing room.
I spent the rest of the year doing exactly as you are suggesting here. Taking a chance to put in the work to save my sanity and my marriage was absolutely worth the discomfort. Once I stopped lying to myself, I discovered that baggage I thought I had long since cast away was still there, demanding to be dealt with. Finding the root causes of our confusion, pain & suffering and acknowledging & reconciling with what we uncover can never be downplayed or ignored. It is indeed important to examine the pieces.
For my part, I literally had to go back to the basics and start reassembling anew. There is still so much work to do, but I am in a much better place now, ready for the new year to roll in.
Such a great post!!
I doubt the universe had you craft it to inform me I'm on the right track, but the validation is comforting. Thank You.
Excellent analogy! I love it!