For The Times We Feel Like A Candle In The Wind

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There may be seasons where we may experience a life of just going through one thing after another.

These are the days when we face the world with a smile and give others maybe 20% of our attention while inwardly we struggle with a storm of overwhelming circumstances.

We struggle to hold on to reality, to hold on to our sanity.
We struggle to fill the dark empty void that haunts us deeply. And too we struggle to find shelter, a ground, some type of security from the storm.
We may even struggle to feel something because we have fallen to a place where we can’t feel anything.

During these times we often find ourselves alone, either because we push others away or we give off this vibe that causes people to avoid us. The loneliness can sometimes be even more disturbing than the issue we face, which leaves us feeling like a candle in the wind.

I know I have been in this season many times, yet through all of them I can hear my mother’s voice saying, “trouble don’t last always, you will get through this.” Her voice has been my anchor to pull me up and out of many challenging times.

During the trying times we may also experience indifference from others, maybe because they have watched us fall, screw up royally, make the same mistakes again and again, and they show us little sympathy.

I encourage all that are going through something, no matter what it is, or how long you have been going through, ….be encouraged. If you are still alive you have a chance to bounce back. I encourage you to fight your way back if you have to.

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Don’t look to depend on others during this time. This is a time of growth, depend on your own strength. You have the strength, dig deep and find it.
You may think you do not have the willpower, but you do. Go through the motions, cry, fall down, get back up, have a dance party, even if you have to dance alone my friend, just do it.

Once you start making an effort, help will come, It may be coming now in the form of this post.
Please don’t give up!

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And when you find yourself feeling stronger, when you see that first spark of light again; get a pen and paper and write down your feelings. Write down what you know you need to do to get beyond this situation.
During this time ask the questions that need to be asked. Sit in silence as you wait for the answers. Pray, meditate or find someone to listen and/or be your sounding board.
The day will come when you are even stronger. At this time you must do the work it takes to make it back to wholeness and back to a whole new life.
You choose your path, you write your own story and create the life you want. And know that it does not cost you anything to dream.

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