Today’s just be thought is on allowing ourselves time to recover from pain.

Not just recovery from the type of thing one would expect – financial losses, failed relationships, tragic events.

No, we are all recovering from our childhoods.

Regardless of our upbringing, the transition into our adult selves is traumatic to each of us. And terribly personal.

Even our very first act in this world is a cry of desperation, confusion, fear. It is a cry for help.

For some of us who are blessed enough to find another who is recovering at the same level and rate as ourselves, cherish that blessing. Many struggle with that.

We must be kind to ourselves and others as we recognize our own struggles through these childhood transitions. Many are not willing to pass through these gates as they know deep inside that each gate represents a loss and a pain they don’t want to manage.

Let childhood go.

We can still embrace life with childlike eyes and hearts.

But we must let the childish desires and actions be. We must let go those who have intentionally or unintentionally harmed us when we were young.

The sooner we do that, the more quickly we start recovering.

Today’s just be thought is on quiet persistence. Sometimes it tough to find what we need to find peace in our lives. Especially when we don’t know what it is we seek. Keep seeking.

Kotaro (crying): I’m sorry if I bothered you by ringing your doorbell all the time.

Neighbor: Go on. You keep ringing all the doorbells of as many houses you can find.

Kotaro: Hmmm?

Neighbor: Not everyone will be happy about it, and some people might not answer at all. But don’t worry about them.

Neighbor (continues): You keep at it. Keep ringing doorbells until you find what you’re looking for.

Never underestimate the power of humility.

I’d rather engage with someone who admits their failings and is willing to learn from them than someone who hides their mistakes in order to maintain their expert status.

I’ve learned that yes, sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel does come from an oncoming train.

But that’s ok when you’ve developed a knack for jumping on things.

Ride that train to victory! Or find a suitable place to hop off if victory isn’t on the schedule for the day.

Also here’s a deep thought

We have to look deep in the darkest part of our persona to overcome our biggest issues because that’s where we store those issues when we don’t want to deal with them

It’s not my idea but is a good one!