I had the pleasure of connecting with one of my wise teachers the other day. Our conversation turned to the topic of how wonderfully strong and resilient survivors of trauma are by nature. For some survivors, just getting up in the morning is an incredible feat of resilience and courage.
We also talked about how fragile survivors feel sometimes. Without missing a beat my companion said, “Just because a person is fragile does not mean they are incapable.”
Think about that statement for a moment; It’s pretty powerful!
For me, it’s powerful because there have been times that I could not figure out how I was going to take the next breath, let alone be okay in the future. But because I have been supported with the truth that even during those times when I’m the most wobbly, I was still capable, I believe I have been able to ride those tsunami waves of pain and fear.
There have been times when I thought, am I irreparably damaged?
No, no, I’m not but there are limitations. Those limitations don’t define me
but sometimes it’s hard and confusing to understand what they really mean. When those thoughts begin to rule my state of being, I have been met with acceptance, compassion, and understanding. In my most fragile state of mind, I was seen, heard, respected, and supported.
I know the skeleton hands of my past will come and go. Stress and health ebbs and flows, sometimes leaving me feeling fragile. I try to live the potential, embrace the possible, and embody compassionate healing. I’m able to do that not only because of continuous healing but also because of the extra support I still need and learning from other survivors I meet along the way.
Learning that it is okay to show up just the way you are. Knowing that the amazing resilience it takes to survive horrific trauma, and to learn that a person is worthy of living the life they envision for themselves is the gift that healing presents.
It’s hard. The path of healing is tough, twisty, gnarly, and sometimes feels insurmountable. But those times when a person feels the most tenuous, remember that, just because you feel fragile, it does not mean you are incapable!
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I saw this picture of the walking labyrinth in the sand first thing this morning and it’s beautiful-motivated to try this myself. Nice choice!
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Finding ways to get through the craziness. ❤️
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Like most of us, been up’s and downs, mostly downs, but we survive. 🙂 Hope you’re well! ❤
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Hi Rayne-How have you been? I hope you are well and making it through the pandemic okay! ❤️
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It’s lovely to hear from you again, and this post is simply magical! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you! 😊
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Every step forward is a step forward…elsewhere. Great post!🕊✨
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thank YOU!!!
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❤️
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My pleasure its such an important message
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Its wonderful…💖
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Thank you for the reblog! 😊
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Thank you! ❤️
That is how I’ve always visualized my PTSD.
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Thank you, Wendi ❤️
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Reblogged this on Emerging From The Dark Night and commented:
I love this.. our vulnerability actually shows how strong we were to survive.
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Skeleton hands of our past.. what a powerful image. ❤
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thank you so very much for this awesomely inspiring post!
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I totally agree-well said!!
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Indeed it is powerful – healing is such a deep profound process and in the vulnerability it brings is the seed of tremendous strength and courage.
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My pleasure! 🌸🌸🌸
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Thank you, Tamara!
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“Just because a person is fragile does not mean they are incapable.”
Beautiful! So very true! Thanks for sharing!
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