Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to begin again, not necessarily in the big dramatic way we might often imagine, but in the almost invisible and gentle way that healing might ask of us.
You see life can really stretch us at times, pulling us in many directions, asking us to hold more than we feel able to, and sometimes, without even realising it, we reach a point of burnout, overwhelm, or illness simply from trying to manage it all.
I know from experience that trying to study, start something new, support a family, keep a home going, showing up for those we love, and still be there for ourselves… is a lot.
And when life slows us down or stops us completely! it can be hard not to feel like we’re falling behind. It can be easy to think we should be stronger, quicker, better at holding everything together.
But the truth is, there is nothing weak about needing rest and there is nothing wrong about needing to step back.
And beginning again takes courage, a quiet, gentle kind of courage that often goes unnoticed.
It’s the courage to listen to your body when it says “enough.”, the courage to honour your limits without apologising for them, and the courage to rebuild at your own pace, even when the world is telling you to run.
So, whether you’re recovering from burnout, healing from illness, moving through heartbreak, navigating big life changes, or simply trying to find your way after a season that took way more than it gave, your journey, your strength and your courage is valid.
Beginning again doesn’t always look like bold leaps or big announcements.
Sometimes it looks like getting out of bed with a little more ease, or choosing rest instead of pushing through, sometimes it looks like picking up a dream that you had to set down for a while, gently, and without pressure, and sometimes it simply looks like believing in yourself again, even just a tiny bit.
If you’re in a season of starting over, I hope you remember this…
You are not starting from scratch, you’re beginning again with more wisdom, more strength, and more understanding of what truly matters.
You haven’t gone backwards, you’ve grown!
So, take your time.
And trust that your light is still there, steady, patient, waiting for you to notice it again.
With warmth, love, and light,
Liz Xx
A great insight and something I can very much relate to. Thank you. Love &Light.
Yes I think we all need to stop and reset sometimes. It’s good to be reminded that we need to slow down and recharge our batteries. Thank you x
Very thought provoking words, it is helpful to see the words which can bring comfort and even confidence to actually make one think about things in a positive way and gives ways to improve one’s wellbeing. Many thanks.