There are times when all looks dim and bleak, but if we look hard enough, there is always a way, no matter how tight that way may appear.
At that point in time when we are passing through hellish moments, we don’t stop to wallow in it and in self-pity. We have to keep moving.
Even if our will power is flagging, look to someone’s own to latch on to. There is absolutely no shame in leaning on someone’s shoulder momentarily while you catch your breath if need be. People are sent into our lives at some points in time for reasons such as this.
The only shame is in giving up because you have the fear of being judged or you are too proud. The persons judgement is not your problem.
Your problem is in staying focused and getting out of the miry bog in which you are stuck in.
Know that even at the end of the darkest tunnel, there will always be found a sliver of light, and, yes the darkness will pass. For the only constant in life is change and no situation ever remains permanent.
Surviving your test allows you the opportunity to be a testimony to others and someone else’s leaning post at one point in time or the other.
Be patient as you strive and keep looking in the way of the light.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
you are super inspirational, thank ya!
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Thank you lady Violet 🙂
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This is so true. Great post. Will be just the words many need to hear before the beginning of another week.
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Thank you JoHanna. Have a great week 🙂
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Oh thank you for this. Much needed words
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Thank you my dear 🙂
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When I think about people who have truly suffered or are suffering right now, I am humbled and so appreciate of posts like this that inspire me and others to persevere.
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Thank you Lori. We are here to inspire each other and I know days that someone’s words spoke loudly to me. Have a great week 🙂
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“no shame in leaning” – I love this thought and visualization. Love reading your posts knowing they will put a smile on my heart. 🙂
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Thank you Willow. I hope I got the name right?
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My name is Brenda and my cat’s name is Willow. You’re very welcome. 🙂
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Amen! Thank you for this!
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This is a great post. We can’t unpack and stay in the darkness, keep going no matter what!
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Nope! Not wise and we should keep moving even if its at snails pace.
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Exactly, baby steps are still forward movement.
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Great truths!
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Thank you my dear 🙂
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Reblogged this on Sparky Jen and commented:
Most people have heard the saying: “There is a light at the end of the tunnel.” If you believe this, and it does take “believing,” then you’ll focus your attention on seeing this light. You’ll look for its bright aura, and texture. You’ll start to feel its warmth. You’ll do an “as if” you are already in this light, and use its Energy to soothe and rejuvenate yourself. Imagine yourself walking alongside others who also see the light. Remember, we are never alone in our darkness. Others hoping to find a way out of the blackness are there too.
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Wow! I so love this comment Jen. I just saw it in my spam box sorry. Your words are full of wisdom.
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Everyone can relate to this cuz we all have those dark moments. We have to be mindful how we react to them…what a perfect reminder!
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Tasha my dear, we all have them and it can be a tough struggle at times 🙂
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