Healing isn't easy, it actually feels terrible...

Today, can we talk about how glamourized people make the process of healing sound? I mean yes we absolutely should take the time to sit down and figure out why we are completely miserable, why we sleep around with people we barely know or like, why we can't get through a week without smoking, drinking, or whatever unhealthy habit you can't seem to get over even though we all know it won't do us any good in the long run but we just can't seem to get let it go. We absolutely should figure out how to let go of our past, reparent our inner child, and learn to forgive those that hurt us .... but nobody speaks on how truly awful this process feels and how most people stay the same and stuck in the same patterns simply because it's easier. Sooooo let's get into it.

The bad news is, it's going to hurt like hell. Sitting with yourself, confronting your unhealthy coping mechanisms, facing your trauma, peeling back the layers of pain you've been suppressing for years is NOT a fun process. Opening yourself up to beliefs that challenge the lies you've accepted as the truth for the majority of your life and challenging everything you've thought to be true up until this point is not a comfortable thing to do. It is anxiety-inducing, it is triggering, it will have you confused, angry, and hurt all over again BUT the good news is it is 100% worth it.

I believe every able-bodied person in their right mind has the potential to be great and live a life of abundance if they make the decision to get out of their own way. But I also understand why people don't and live their lives in the average lane. Getting out of your own way means deciding to run towards the hard things. Deciding to dive deeply into yourself and face the dark and painful parts. Deciding to become aware of the things that have been hidden in your subconscious for years. Deciding to go against the internal defense mechanisms that you put in place to protect yourself. That's scary. Blinding walking into the unknown and only relying on God to make your path clear.. that takes commitment and courage and not everyone is willing to do it. But I can tell you this, doing the hard things now will get you to a easier future. Running away from the pain doesn't make it go away. Both paths are difficult, in this world no matter what we do we WILL experience pain so today as you reflect on your past, present, and future ask yourself, what path have you been on, and if you stick with it, where will it lead you?

If you're reading this, it was meant for you. Make the decision, you can change your life today. If you're going to be in pain anyways, you might as well make it count. If you are uncomfortable while healing, if it feels like your world is falling apart.. take a deep breath and realize that you are doing something right. Your old life is falling apart so your new life can come together. The old you feels like it's dying so a new you can be born. The process isn't pretty but it's purposeful. I challenge you to do something today, the you next year will be thankful for. You don't have to do this alone, I'm here if you need me, okay? Until next time... Love, Jas.