A Reflection On Movement & Being

Coleraine, Ireland.

I’ve traveled more since September 2022 than I have in my 31 years of existence; this has been a year of movement, acceptance, and leaning into what is — grief demands it, and often life suggests it. However, denying ourselves is much more difficult when we have no choice but to face pain. In those moments, we are called to strategize about how we want to exist in the light.

Of me, the light has demanded rest, deep mourning, an abundance of time with family, travel to see friends, reading, leaning into my identity as a writer/creative, and saying hell yes to the moments that connect me to something within (love).

Still, it’s hard, and I know things may be difficult for you too (in this moment) — as you’re facing challenges I’m unaware of, challenges it feels like those you love don’t have a second to lean into.

Here’s a quote I read in Emily Henry’s A Million Junes that will stay with me forever:

I can’t make it better, and I’m mostly useless, but I’m here for you.

I hope you know I mean it when I say I’m here.

I’ll leave you with this:

How can others in your intimate circle be here for you?

Can you call them in?