Pain is beautiful. It is. It means we loved, we cared. People see pain as a bad thing. But pain is part of a process. Thoughts that become feelings. Pain helps us ask - why am I feeling this? What can I do to change it? We can’t change other people. EVER. All we can do is change our reactions. Pain builds resilience. Pain helps us differentiate what is good for and what is not. Pain returns when we still have lessons to learn. That all said, I wish you weren’t in pain. It will pass. Just when we think we can’t cope with all that life hurls at us - we do. You have done. Sending a huge hug. Promise me you will do one lovely thing for yourself every day: a bath, a book, a cup of tea alone in your kitchen. ❤️
Thinking of you and sending love and strength. Obviously none of us know the picture but the recent behaviour online of the other party speaks volumes. There’s a lot more I want to say but I’ll leave it there. X
I can't say what I really to want here, but hope you know that there are those of us pulling for you and sending you all of the positive thoughts during this difficult time. I love the idea of turning into a jellyfish and will try to use that image myself in the future when something is particularly hard and painful. Thank you for your beautiful post. Xoxo
There is an ocean metaphor for most things in life... plus~~~ the ocean heals! I hope you get through this incomprehensible struggle with your mind and soul intact. That other one, uh-- I have nothing good to say. Let him be a martyr and sell the damn guitar; the poor, baby-man.
Keep your head up, Monica... we're rooting for you and your fam, good Goddess!!!
I’m so sorry you’re in this situation. Been following you forever, and if anything, I know you are strong - but I’m still sending positive thoughts your way. It must suck to be the one taking the high road. (again)
You need to get yourself a little jellyfish tank in your house. Monica, you are fierce and you are fire. You inspire. A lot of us have seen the nonsense and manipulation and we are behind you. This is hell and you deserve calm and peace and quiet. You are creating that. It will come. Keep floating, Monica. Just keep floating.
Jellyfish are born knowing what I struggle to learn over and over: the only true agency we have have is over ourselves in the exact moment in which we find ourselves. One moment at a time.
Something my Zen teacher taught me that even in the depths of our pain and grief and loss, we can sit with it all, allow it to be exactly as it is, and know that everything is also truly OK. Keep breathing through it all. Sending you lots of ❤️ and peace.
Pain is beautiful. It is. It means we loved, we cared. People see pain as a bad thing. But pain is part of a process. Thoughts that become feelings. Pain helps us ask - why am I feeling this? What can I do to change it? We can’t change other people. EVER. All we can do is change our reactions. Pain builds resilience. Pain helps us differentiate what is good for and what is not. Pain returns when we still have lessons to learn. That all said, I wish you weren’t in pain. It will pass. Just when we think we can’t cope with all that life hurls at us - we do. You have done. Sending a huge hug. Promise me you will do one lovely thing for yourself every day: a bath, a book, a cup of tea alone in your kitchen. ❤️
Thinking of you and sending love and strength. Obviously none of us know the picture but the recent behaviour online of the other party speaks volumes. There’s a lot more I want to say but I’ll leave it there. X
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I can't say what I really to want here, but hope you know that there are those of us pulling for you and sending you all of the positive thoughts during this difficult time. I love the idea of turning into a jellyfish and will try to use that image myself in the future when something is particularly hard and painful. Thank you for your beautiful post. Xoxo
There is an ocean metaphor for most things in life... plus~~~ the ocean heals! I hope you get through this incomprehensible struggle with your mind and soul intact. That other one, uh-- I have nothing good to say. Let him be a martyr and sell the damn guitar; the poor, baby-man.
Keep your head up, Monica... we're rooting for you and your fam, good Goddess!!!
I’m so sorry you’re in this situation. Been following you forever, and if anything, I know you are strong - but I’m still sending positive thoughts your way. It must suck to be the one taking the high road. (again)
You need to get yourself a little jellyfish tank in your house. Monica, you are fierce and you are fire. You inspire. A lot of us have seen the nonsense and manipulation and we are behind you. This is hell and you deserve calm and peace and quiet. You are creating that. It will come. Keep floating, Monica. Just keep floating.
Been reading for years and goddamn is it cool to see your writing evolve. So impressive and really inspiring.
Jellyfish are born knowing what I struggle to learn over and over: the only true agency we have have is over ourselves in the exact moment in which we find ourselves. One moment at a time.
Something my Zen teacher taught me that even in the depths of our pain and grief and loss, we can sit with it all, allow it to be exactly as it is, and know that everything is also truly OK. Keep breathing through it all. Sending you lots of ❤️ and peace.