I want you to know you’re not as alone as you believe.

But this, this recovery,

you have to do yourself.

Inch by brutal inch.

One heavy step at a time.

You’ll feel as if you’re running in place,

but I promise you, eventually, inevitably,

you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come.

Forgive yourself first. Completely.

Whether or not you’re to blame.

In the face of fear and shame.

Even if you’ll never be the same.

I want you to know it’s going to be OK.

That it’s going to feel impossible to start over,

from somewhere you never imagined you’d be.

That where you’re heading next

only requires a willing heart and bravery.

And that this moment, this very season you’re in,

is just that…..

a moment. This is not the end.

Begin again.

~J. Raymond

from the inside it’s always true…..

inquiry for today~ where does your truth live?

lovely day

The secret of happiness is freedom,

the secret of freedom is courage.

~Thucydides