Someone near and dear to me gave me a necklace with the above quote inscribed on it. The quote has always held a special place in my heart, just simply because of its resounding truth, and also its relatability. We all carry wounds from our past – experiences that have molded us into who we have become – the good, bad and ugly! It’s easy to recognize our strengths and securities, but it’s very challenging to also accept our insecurities and weaknesses. The quote above is telling us to not be afraid of our wounds, or our shadow selves, because there in lies our greatest source of strength – the crack is us and the light is love, joy, gratitude, all those emotions we so desire. If we are able to accept the wounds as teachers meant to guide us and help us grow, evolve, and become better versions of ourselves, then we can truly let the light in, and all the good things our hearts so desire. It’s hard for me to accept these seemingly negative sides of myself – I want to hide from my shame or suppress my guilt, disappointment – but we need to be able to cradle those sides of ourselves, and allow them to be incorporated into the fabric of our being – knowing that the yin balances the yang, the dark balances the light. “No mud no lotus,” is an expression that says just that – go through the dark to get to the light, accept the cracks as gateways to wholesome healing.
You’ve got this!
Peace,
Kim
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