And it finally did. Eighteen months ago today.
I ended the chapter I had been stuck in for what felt like forever. That chapter where I played the role of an victim, stuck in her circumstances. Stuck in an endless cycle of weakness and remorse. I poured out the wine glass, and ended the most difficult chapter of my life.
I began a new chapter, where I traded the role of victim for visionary. One where I see the world through eyes of faith. This chapter is all about seeking authenticity instead of duplicity. Clarity instead of numbness. Hope instead of futility. And love instead of emptiness.
I will continue to do everything I can to make sure this new story line never ends…
If you feel stuck in the chapter you are in, let me assure you that it’s all part of the story. In order to experience the light we must move through darkness. In order to appreciate freedom we must first go through a period of exile.
But, you will reach the part in your story that feels like the end. You may feel like it’s the lowest place you’ve ever been. You will be tired, beyond tired, of your story. Celebrate that place, because there is nowhere to go but up. Turn the page, and start your new chapter. Word by word.
Love this, such a brilliant way of looking at it ♡
Thank you, dear!
It’s a new chapter for sure. I’m liking it so far xxx
Thanks, Claire! Me too. 💕
Great post Collette – I think the world is entering a period of darkness now and facing it in our own light and being our true selves is the best we can do x congrats on 18 months 👏👏👏💞💞
Thanks so much, DGS. Hope you’re well. Thinking about you! 💕
Thanks Collette – I am well and thinking about you too! 💞💞
So happy for you, Collette! 🥳❤️
Thank you, Leafy! 💕
This is beautiful darling. It reminded me of a quote from a book I’m reading, ‘Stephen King-On Writing.’ People are always asking him, “How do you write?”, and he says, ‘One word at a time.’ Just like the path we take is one foot after the other, the story we write is one word after the other. 🙂
Yes! I’ll have to read that book… I’ve heard good things. Thank you for your affirmation and recommendation! 💕
One of my favorite reads. My pleasure lovely!
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Lovely. I remember a time when I thought my story was mostly done.
So many changes have happened since then, and now, whenever I get scared about the future, I remind myself how many things I have already managed through.
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
So true. We‘ve come a long way, and it’s a never-ending journey. Somehow that brings me peace though. Hugs to you. 💕
So wonderful. I’m so pleased for you. So proud of you. xx
Thank you so much xx