When your life shatters, it’s like staring back at yourself through a broken mirror, it takes time to pick up the pieces and glue them back together.

In the beginning it’s hard to imagine that you could even do it. The pain cuts so deeply, but you will gather the strength to face the feelings and sift through the brokenness.

You can not however ignore it, for your edges will be left sharp, hurting not only you, but those who come into contact with you. So facing it is your main priority no matter how long it takes.

It’s okay to take your time. Stop and allow the feelings to be and then keep moving. Keep binding. When you feel you can’t go on, the need for survival will push you forward…

This is your time for growth, and there is no time limit. Just start with the first clear piece in front of you.

As you begin to bind the pieces you will see other areas needing improvement, and when it’s finally done, the mirror (your perspective) is not the same. It is now fortified leaving more room to build new life.

You now have multiple lenses to see through, and you can begin to be grateful for the disruption in your life, though painful, that brought you to this new point…the realization of who you really are, and who you can be. A stronger version of you filled with lines of unique character exposing, not weaknes, but courage, wisdom, and beauty. In the end you will see it was necessary.

Marjorie Saylor 5/3/21