I don't know that I can say for certain that I'm out of my slump. But I know I'm close.
I feel like me again. There were even some rainbows and unicorns toward the end of last week.
Looking back, I realize that I was in worse shape than I would have admitted. I guess I didn't really even know how bad it was.
But I do know it's been a long road back.
At some point, I recognized that the fear, dread, and PTSD left over from three years of chaos and turmoil were holding me back. I found the strength to try and deal with all that remained.
I looked for help. I read books. I changed my diet. I started taking more vitamins. I increased my medication. I tried to find a therapist, but they're all too busy. So, I found virtual EMDR. I practiced healing every day.
And, I am happy to say, I have healed so much.
I guess that's all this post is. It's a word of encouragement to all of us who have suffered or fallen or found ourselves at the end of our rope. Please know - there is hope.
We've all been on a rough road. While the threat of COVID has diminished for most of us, many of us are still in survival mode. For those of us still struggling, I want to offer peace.
After all, what is it we're really trying to accomplish here?
I believe we're trying to accomplish joy, peace, and love. I believe that anything less is just a distraction from our true purpose.
When you're suffering, it's very difficult to see joy, peace, or love.
I also believe that it is our moral responsibility to heal. We must heal so that we are free to love and forgive the way God intended.
So if you suffer, find your healing. If you love someone who suffers, help them heal. Ask the Universe to guide you to healing. It will oblige.
We must allow ourselves to heal so that the future may again shine brightly.
I send out a prayer for healing. For all of us.
Love and peace,
Jennifer
