This design was inspired by all the beautifully broken and healed women (and men) whose lights have illuminated my own path at one time or another.
Some say that with time comes wisdom, while some believe that time heals all wounds...but I believe that maybe we can add that with time, comes an opportunity to look at things from a different perspective. One that can bring us a deeper sense of peace, and a better understanding of the importance of allowing ourselves to truly heal.
For some, there will be an easier, natural progression toward forgiveness and healing. For most of us, it will take an immense amount of energy to push through and purge those things that have hurt us deeply.
In doing this type of soul work, we often manifest others who will cross our path that are either exactly where we are at that moment, or those who are just beginning to head down that road that broke us.
Those who are on a similar road of pain and heartbreak are not always the easiest to travel alongside this path with. Denial and hiding behind masks are still very much a part of the game at this point. When we find a familiar "mask" we will either become super close or absolutely detest one another. Both types of situations can be beneficial if we have the courage to look at what is being reflected back at us in the mirror. We will either find a safe place to finally unmask and face our deepest fears, pain or insecurities or we will continue on down the road hoping that no one ever comes along that has the guts to call us out, hoping to expose what we hide.
Often, it's those who are starting out on this road that can kickstart our healing. It is our natural inclination to want to warn them of the deep dark parts that take you down an even lonelier path, the ones that sneak up on you when you choose to go it alone. We try to steer these souls around and away from that darkness as much as they will allow us to. Quietly hoping that they would heed the warning and save themselves the years you yourself have wasted feeling broken and hopeless. Silently pissed that they can't appreciate your wisdom. Asking yourself, why didn't someone show up and warn me (or did they)?
It's when we look at the similarities of another's pain or heartache that we begin to connect with the things we've been holding on to. We begin to notice who we are in the moment and how our past experiences have affected our lives and our choices. When we help others, we are also helping ourselves.
Once in a while though, if we are lucky, we find a soul that has come out on the other side of their pain and heartache. They come to guide us through with their light.
Trust that no matter how painful your path may seem at times, your beautifully healed soul will someday shine again brightly and serve as a guide for someone else who can't see the end of their pain.
To emerge from the depths of brokenness into a beautiful, meaningful life isn't easy but well worth it. Dare to connect with those that are where you have been and be the person you needed while you were on that broken path.
