Breakdown Before Breakthrough

I’m sure you’ve heard that expression.

Some breakdowns are massive. Obvious. Ridiculously painful. And usually feel never-ending.

Some, however, are almost unrecognizable. If we are not tuned in, in fact, we may miss it altogether and “just” chalk it up to a bad day.

 Some breakdowns feel like you’re standing in the middle of the room looking at your life as it is piled around you — a heap of junk that’s all broken apart and ugly.

Some breakdowns feel like ugh, I am too lazy to give a damn about anything today.

Whichever breakdown it is, it can be comforting to know your breakthrough is soooo close! You can’t push, pull, prod your way there faster. You have to go through the tunnel first.

Did you know that as the butterfly struggles to break free from the cocoon, that if you helped and opened it up just a bit for her, she would die? Her struggle is part of her breakthrough. 

The same holds true for you.

Someone can lovingly...

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“Now” is always a good time

Originally written during the "in between time" of Christmas / New Year holidays. Still relevant no matter what time of year you find yourself reading this. 

 

This in-between time.

Some of us coast and chill our way through.

Others of us plant the seeds to ensure a stellar and impactful next year.

At every turn, every time we are at a choice point. Which road? Which choice? What option?

Is there a right or wrong? 

What if?

Can you feel it?!

Depending upon a variety of influencing factors, there’s an aspect wanting to come forth to make the next choice.

Is there a right or wrong?

Personally, I don’t think so. The choice made results in a consequence and a learning experience for how we can do it differently next time.

What are you choosing to do in this in-between time? Who is knocking on your heart’s door wanting to be let loose? Will you answer? Yes? When? Now? After the calendar has turned the page into 2023?

I believe when we desire...

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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵

I’m sure you’ve heard that expression.

Some breakdowns are massive. Obvious. Ridiculously painful. And usually feel never-ending. 

Some, however, are almost unrecognizable. If we are not tuned in, in fact, we may miss it altogether and “just” chalk it up to a bad day.

Some breakdowns feel like you’re standing in the middle of the room looking at your life as it is piled around you — a heap of junk that’s all broken apart and ugly.

Some breakdowns feel like ugh, I am too lazy to give a damn about anything today.

Whichever breakdown it is, it can be comforting to know your breakthrough is soooo close! You can’t push, pull, prod your way there faster. You have to go through the tunnel first. 

Did you know that as the butterfly struggles to break free from the cocoon, that if you helped and opened it up just a bit for her, she would die? Her struggle is part of her breakthrough.

The same holds true for you.

Someone can lovingly...

Continue Reading...