There is something mystical about growth through difficulty.
I have undergone the most profound redefinitions of self during the most tragic events of my life.
At times, it almost feels as if I need to purposely traumatize myself just to stay committed to my New Year’s resolutions.
As disruptive as trauma and difficult times can be, I find they always place me at a crossroads, choosing to live through the pain or letting it consume me. Thankfully, so far, I have always chosen life. To anyone standing at this same fork in the road, I promise you it gets better.
I often think of a seed in the ground. It must be incredibly challenging for a sprout to break through its shell while buried under a pile of dirt. Lately, I have felt like that seed buried beneath a rubble of destruction around me. While waiting and wondering if and when the new me will emerge, I try to surround myself with positive teachings, books, and people.
Just like a seed beneath the soil, difficult times put us in a fragile position. Many people get buried under boulders of trauma and never see the sprout of new life. It is important to let go of more than you hold onto during these moments because the world is infinite, and there is only so much you can carry before you completely crumble.
Remember, in growth, there is always loss. The leaves a seedling sprouts with will not always make it to the stage where the plant flowers and bears fruit. Some leaves will fall away with the changing seasons, and new ones will take their place. It does not mean the plant is unworthy of those leaves, or not good enough. Sometimes, a tree loses all its leaves in harsh weather, yet it endures. The same is true for the people and things in your life—some will leave to make space for those that are more aligned with your destiny and purpose. And that is okay.
Loss is a vital part of life, it clears the path for the new. I wish you the very best on your growth journey. Remember, darkness never lasts forever.
Love and Light,
Sigillyn
Lynslens™ 
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