I wasn’t sure as to what I wanted to write about today, until I had the chance to talk to a friend. They were having a bad day, but by the evening it was starting to turn around. We have all had those days. When nothing felt good. Everything decided to challenge you, push you back. As someone once told me, it is like life is just needling you all day long. All you want is to go right. One glimpse of something positive to tell you will be okay. It may feel like the day is full of darkness, but that is when you will find the stars.
Dark Times
When I find myself spiraling in the dark, it is very hard to even try to think of anything positive. It is very easy to dwell on the events of the day. How this person said something that made you upset, or that the project was delayed again. As if anything could go wrong, did. Then you begin to find thoughts of “why can’t I ever have something good happen to me?”
My son has been experiencing these types of days. We had a talk one day about this. He had told me how he wishes that nothing bad ever happened to anyone. And as I would like this to be true, we know that is just not possible. I tried to explain to him that if you lived a life in which everything was good, perfect, and comfortable, many people would begin to get bored of it. To appreciate the good, we have in our lives, unfortunately bad has to happen.
Survivor
Don’t get me wrong, I would never wish bad days of any kind on anyone. But I am also one that understands that I have to appreciate everything about my life. I am who I am because of my actions and thoughts of all the events I have encountered till today. I survived 100% of all of my darkest days. I have learned to be patient, kind, and respectful because of all of the people that entered my life. And every day I learn something new.
I have days that make me feel like I am worthless. There are moments that push me to feel ugly. Times of my life that try to dull my personality. And that is where I find strength. Strength to see that my worth is limitless. Power to see that beauty is more than skin deep. And the determination to show myself and the world that I am who I am. Who I am is someone that cares for all. I am a person that has a want in life. Someone that needs love. A person that many people remind me that I am special.
Shine Bright
If you are living in the dark days of your life, just remember that you can still shine. Because we are a part of this world. A bright object that is unique. Just take a minute to go outside one night and look up. Is there a moon? How is it shining so brightly in the night sky? Do you see stars? Watch how they glimmer in the darkness. Sometimes you might need a little time in the dark to really shine in life.
Enjoy this video.
With great warmth,
