It’s not like the movies. There isn’t a climactic “Ah-ha” moment where everybody cheers. The scene doesn’t fade to black and reappear with the credits rolling over an upbeat soundtrack and a compilation of all the main characters singing and dancing.
Healing is slow.
Sometimes you know the right answer in your soul, but your head and heart get in the way.
Emotions are powerful.
Comparison is mighty.
Sometimes they win a battle or two. I’ve learned the virtue in tactical retreat. I’ve learned to trust that sometimes you have to take two steps backward and regroup.
I’ve also learned the terrain is slippery. Just when you think you’ve conquered one small hill, you find yourself lying on your back at the bottom looking up at the sky wondering what the hell just happened.
Just accepting that makes the process easier. The important part is getting back up, wiping your brow, spitting some blood and starting back up the slope again a little wiser, a little tougher, a little more healed.
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I couldn't agree more with this - comparison has been so hard for me. Once we think we've conquered one thing, another thing rears its ugly head.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece! Healing is a *relative* concept. Do we ever "heal," or just keep plowing ahead because it is what we must do for the future of our children? Getting knocked down definitely has its good points! I agree - we at least get to catch our breath. ;)
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