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The best thing we can do during these life tired seasons of life is to acknowledge that we could have chosen not to show up, but we did. And it is brave.
There are phases in life when we are blessed with abundant energy for human connections, appreciation for the beauty of life, and the drive to follow our dreams with integrity—times when everything seems clear and vibrant.
Even when things aren’t fully clear yet, we still have the energy to search for answers, solutions, and ideas, remaining open to divine guidance that reaches far beyond our own human limitations.
Yet, there are also times of being life tired—when everything becomes muddy, and you find yourself too exhausted to do anything about it. Your fear grows too loud to let you focus on anything other than tending to its wounded self.
The unpredictability of life
Just as we cannot interfere with the process of a rose blooming, we cannot force ourselves to heal faster, expect life to happen on our timeline, or manage the unfolding of a heart business by external, tangible metrics alone.
I have a friend whose inner child, I am certain, has been disappointed and abandoned countless times. Most importantly, a heart that’s never been held. His inner world is shattered, messy, and stormy.
I feel deep compassion for him, and my heart goes out to him quietly, praying that the intelligence of his soul will grant him strength, guidance, and the opportunity for healing.
He shared with me his struggle: he is not meeting the expectations he set for his work because he is tired. Given our conversation, his personality, and the tragedy he has recently endured, I asked him: “What if the problem is not you? What if there is nothing wrong with you?”
Living a human life when you feel life tired
People experience life’s hardships every day; they are an inevitable part of our existence. It may be that someone they love betrays or abandons them, they feel the sting of loneliness, or they face disrespect from a manager or a subordinate.
There is nothing wrong with you or your life when these hardships occur.
During these life tired season, it is vital to be gentle with ourselves because we possess aspects that are invisible to the eye but can only be felt.
Sometimes our heart cries so quietly that we cannot hear it, but our body cannot help but reveal it through stiffness and the lack of energy. That is how we know it is time to rest and tend to our crying selves.
It can be difficult because we are living a human life, which means we must make ends meet, buy food, pay rent, and show up for those who need us. We still have to take responsibility for our work and commitments even while our world is falling apart. It is hard, I know.
In those days, it can be helpful to ask yourself:
“What is the lightest thing I can do today that doesn’t require much from me?”
I believe it is essential to move with your season rather than against it.
The best thing we can do during these life tired seasons of life is to acknowledge that we could have chosen not to show up, but we did. And it is brave.
Lower your expectations for yourself on those days. Acknowledge that you are tired, and remember that it is okay to do the bare minimum sometimes.
And on days like this, when everything feels too heavy, a crocheted mandala wall hanging can quietly hold space for you — as a reminder that life has a way of unfolding itself, even when we cannot see it yet.
Some words from me to you
If you have traveled this far, you are an amazing soul; even the angels are in awe of you. Your journey has been wonderful, and you have handled it gracefully.
With all the forces supporting us, life will surely work out. I promise.
Sending love to you,
Grace
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