Ten Empowering Thoughts to Hold Onto When It’s All Falling Apart

1 – You only know what you have experienced. So when today is worse than yesterday, that’s what you see. But today is not prophetic about tomorrow. Replace, “Life sucks,” with “Life sucks right now.” Maybe the best is yet to come.

2 – Losing everything is excruciating. And it’s also freeing. It’s a special place where you have nothing left to lose, nothing more to fear. The worst has happened and you’re still breathing. That’s pretty awesome, isn’t it?

3 – You’re wiser now. More attuned to others and more in tune with yourself. That’s a gift to be grateful for.

4 – Every change is challenging at first. You’re learning. Adapting. Growing stronger. You won’t be the same person you were before. You’ll be better.

5 – A book without plot twists becomes quite boring and predictable. The same can be said for life. Think of the stories you can now tell!

6 – Difficult times act as a sieve for friendships. You now know who really has your back. Pay more attention to the ones who stepped up than the ones who stepped out – they’re the ones who deserve your attention.

7 – Pay attention to those moments when you feel alive and whole. The sunshine on your face, the smiling eyes of a child, the overwhelming beauty of the moon reflected in the water. Invite them in. Sit with them. Celebrate them. They’re often more plentiful than we realize.

8 – Letting go is scary. We feel like we need to grasp onto what we know. But some of the best places can only be reached by taking a leap of faith.

9 – Other people’s actions say more about them than about you. Don’t get those two things confused.

10 – When gratitude is your wrapping paper, everything is a gift. See the good around you, even if you have to squint;)

 

 

 

Thank you for sharing!

9 thoughts on “Ten Empowering Thoughts to Hold Onto When It’s All Falling Apart

  1. watchmesurvive – I am a strong woman in my 50s going through the breakup of a long marriage, I never imagined I would be in. My age does not define me, who I become through this time will. I am in a journey of self discovery. When looking in the mirror I want to see the change in myself. The pain of this journey wont be in vain, I will transform into the woman, friend, mother, and lover I aspire to be. I am taking it a day at a time, and as I embrace a wholehearted life I am happy and grateful for this painful process because the rest of my days on this earth will be more fulfilled than I ever expected.
    watchmesurvive says:

    This one is a keeper, I’ll probably read it several times this week, thank you 💟

  2. serenely_sanguine – I'm a 40 something soon to be divorcee. 23 years (21 married) with my ex... Starting again. Determined to not let this define my future - hence striving to be serenely sanguine, always.
    serenely_sanguine says:

    I needed to hear this today. Wise words, as ever.

  3. ijustlookbadonpaper – In spite of my very Bilbo-esque attitude, ("Sorry, I don't want any adventures, thank you. Not today.") I've managed to find myself face to face with some dragons. This is my unfiltered version of identifying, escaping and sometimes accepting those dragons. My tale begins in a dark and unknown cavern of discovering my husband's sex addiction but occasionally emerges for some grand adventures. This is my journey to find love and healing, starting with me. But the already cool parts of me love both the chaos and the calm with my littles; finding new ways to love and improve my physical self that don't include my eating disorder; strengthening my soul with meditation and service and doing the Tao/Dao; and whenever possible, I love reading and ghost stories and rollerblading, I love hiking and biking and writing; and because I'm all about our mother earth, I sometimes paint empty liquor bottles. And finally, I believe that there is precious little that cannot be made better with a bit of Harry Potter. "It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." - Bilbo Baggins. Cheers to the times I've stumbled down the road and to the steps that lay before me.
    ijustlookbadonpaper says:

    yes and even yesser

  4. awesome, inspiring words to live by. Today is an exciting day for me! I am paying off a five year debt that began from the end of my first marriage. The end of a marriage, the beginning of a debt. Now in reverse, the beginning of a NEW marriage (my current one), and the end of an old debt. This debt was a struggle for 5 years, and i tie to my ex that i just wanted to be over with (he paid half, i paid half), we always be connected with our children, but now that is the only connection. my rebuilding finances and credit are still on an upward climb now even closer. I never wanted something so much in my life as i want my credit restored.

  5. JoAnna – On the East Coast of the USA – An open minded, tree-hugging Jesus follower, former counselor, and life-long lover of animals, I'm returning to my creative roots and have published my first book: Trust the Timing, A Memoir of Finding Love Again as well as the short version: From Loneliness to Love.
    JoAnna says:

    Excellent! If I’d read this 15 years ago, I would have printed it out and put it on my refrigerator or my bathroom mirror. They are all true. Things do get better!

  6. JoAnna – On the East Coast of the USA – An open minded, tree-hugging Jesus follower, former counselor, and life-long lover of animals, I'm returning to my creative roots and have published my first book: Trust the Timing, A Memoir of Finding Love Again as well as the short version: From Loneliness to Love.
    JoAnna says:

    Reblogged this on Loving Me, Too and commented:
    If I’d read this 15 years ago, I would have printed it and put it on my bathroom mirror.

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