Distress and Universal Red Carpets

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​We've all experienced dark times, whether it's financial, environmental, or personal loss/disappointment. I apply the hard-to-believe adage of there's a light at the end of the tunnel, especially from an emotional and spiritual perspective. Through soul-searching experiences that usually last uniquely for as long as we individually need to grow and understand things from a new perspective, it seems we can emerge in a brighter light of self-awareness, new understanding of others, and greater self-love. I've experienced these epiphanies after situational distress. Yes, it can be damned hard and could last for years. You are not alone in these journeys. They are universal. I've been there. My friends have been there. And, stories abound from history in all cultures about these journeys. It seems this is the way toward a more enlightened, compassionate, and balanced life. At least for me, it is the proverbial blessing in disguise. No one said life would or should be easy--although living with more joy and manifesting the life you desire appear to be easier when lessons are embraced rather than fought. A very wise friend once said to me, "When you keep hitting your head against a wall, that's not your path, and when the 'Universe' rolls out a red carpet, don't hesitate, because you are being shown the new way to turn."  I embrace that philosophy with eternal hope and expectation. My joy of life is partially rooted in this belief. --Jeannette Bondurant© 2024
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