Life is hard

So much pain, so much heartache.
There is so much to deal with.
And the truth is -- there's a reason for this.
Life is hard.

It rolls on, even as we writhe in pain.
We hurt and ache and wonder why no one notices.
So often, friend, they do.
Unfortunately, we all have our pain to deal with...

I think that's hard for me sometimes. It's so hard to remember that.

Lately, I'm wondering how to keep on going while being cheerful at all times.
It seems to be too much.
And the truth is, we just can't always be happy...
We have to acknowledge our pain.
We must admit our fears.
This is so hard for many of us, myself included.

I do not even pretend to be perfect.
I'm learning every day.
Just like you, I fail and I work on it again for next time.
Sometimes I fail. Sometimes I succeed.
I am thankful for another day to keep trying.

Believe

So much pain is around us.
It's everywhere. We all have it.
No one is immune to bad things in life.
Sometimes, it feels like we're knee deep in the river or even drowning.
What do we do?
How do we cope?

There are so many answers to this question.
Everyone will have a different response.
Different times, we need to heal in different ways.
Some ways of coping are more effective.

What does your spirit need?
That can be such a tough question to answer...
Why? Because we often dont know.
Our hearts and souls are protected by anger and fear.
I realize my way of protecting myself is not healthy.


My spirit is restored by painting,
by feeling the paint on my fingers.
By healing as I create beauty.

Every breath is a blessing.
Every thought is a blessing.
Every chance to heal, even when we're hurt is a true opportunity to greatness.

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Peace and Light dear readers