Searching for the light in the darkness

Mourning the loss of a friend and remembering just how temporary life can be.

I’m tired of people dying.

I have lost too many friends, acquaintances, family members, and people close to me in the last few years.

It feels like it doesn’t end. The pain doesn’t stop, and I am a person who feels things very deeply.

I want people to know they are not alone in their struggles.

Death is dark and twisty and can be beautiful at times too, depending on one’s perspective.

It can have the power to stop someone’s deep pain, and it can have the power to cause it.

Every time I get news that another person I know has passed away, I am reminded just how temporary this life can be.

Life can be taken away in a second, with absolutely no reason.

I am reminded just how much of a privilege it is to be alive .

I’m going to continue to make it my goal to live my days to the absolute fullest.

I’m going to follow my dreams and passions and not give up on myself.

I will surround myself with those who support me, care about me, love me, and want what’s best for me.

I’m so used to going through the motions just to survive another day, that I forget to truly experience all that life has to offer.

I am going to LIVE.

I want to live my best adventurous life filled with creativity and love.

I’m going to explore and make the most out of this life because it can be taken away in a second.

I’m grateful for the times I’ve had with those who have died, and I’m going to make sure to reach out more to those I care about.

I’m going to say hello to those who pop up randomly in my mind.

I’m going to reach out to people I want to connect with. I’m going to do this despite being anxious and having the thought that “I’m not cool enough to hang out with them” (an old belief that I’m currently working on reframing).

I’m going to say YES to doing things that scare me because it’s those experiences that have impacted me the most and led to my growth.

As time passes I’ve learned to deal with my emotions and grief that arises.

I am fortunate to remember all of the people that have impacted my life in a profound way.

People can have the power to change your entire life, and sometimes they’ll never even know it.

You might be the reason someone takes their coffee a certain way, or the reason someone has discovered their new favorite book, or even the reason that people have learned to accept and love themselves.

Please remember to be your most authentic self whenever you can (safety is an important factor in this) and to be kind.

Everyone has things they are going through and might not want to talk about, or are unable to due to a variety of reasons.

We all deserve love and kindness.

We deserve the space to be heard and accepted for who we are.

Now, take a deep breathe and remember that you are an incredible individual and capable of so many wonderful things!

You are not alone.

If you’re grieving, please reach out to a friend or someone you trust. There are resources and trained individuals out there to help and support you in this time.

Thanks for reading!

XOXO

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