Life's Teaching Moments

My late Mother-in-Law, Claire, was known for using the saying, "This too shall pass".  Through this saying, she expressed that tough times do not last forever.  Claire knew that when faced with challenges, it was important to not remain captive of the obstacle.  Instead, she explained the importance of moving forward knowing that the rough time will pass and light will shine again.  Claire battled and eventually passed away from breast cancer.   


I know in my heart that rough times will certainly pass by me, but that does not diminish how hard it is to live through what the circumstances may be.  For example, right now I am fighting chronic migraines.  I also battle Long COVID chronic fatigue, brain fog and anxiety.  The Long COVID brain fog can be embarrassing when I repeat myself multiple times, each time saying the same thing I stated just minutes before.  And I still have days of depression as I sort through living with bipolar disorder.  

I was recently with a woman who said, "Everything happens in my life for a reason".  At face value, she was just promoted at her job, her finances were flourishing, she was dating an incredible person and her kids were doing amazing at school.  Yet the rest of her truth is that she lost her job a year ago and re-built her career.  She got a divorce 6 months ago from a person who was abusive and she is now finding romantic love again.  And her son has a debilitating illness yet he is currently in remission.  

As I struggle with finances, manage my health and make sure I am present for my family, I know that tough times will pass me by.  Sometimes my best day is one where I take my daughter to school and then take a long nap.  Other times my best day is sitting at my desk in my small yellow-painted office writing to all of you.  And yet other times, I know that I try my hardest to just get out of bed.  But above all, I know that while my best may look different every day, I will always feel good knowing that I am enough.  


As I fill this post with wise words, I will leave you with one more saying:  "Don't ask why its happening to you. Ask what it's teaching you".  Right now, I do not know why life is taking me down this particular path.  But I do know that I try to remember the wise words of my mother-in-law and not get stuck mentally in the current moment.  Maybe some things in life unfold for a reason beyond my understanding.  And just maybe, I have no clue why life events are happening to me, but I can look around me and find a lesson to be learned during one of life's teaching moments.  

Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.