Hope for the festive season in the midst of presenting sorrow

Published on 2 December 2024 at 05:40

As the dark still lingers and the sun tries to rise over the mountain, it is confronted with the fog that reminds me that sorrow still is in my midst

It is overwhelming as I truly hoped by the time light tried to surface the fog would drift away and the darkness that has surrounded me for so long would finally lift

Yet here I am in the approaching festivities that drives me to search out hope, even though the night is still dwelling maybe it's time to recall how I can find joy in this season

I am conflicted as my heart wrestles with the grief of cherished memories, and the significant absence of what has been joyful usually, and in this celebration a driving reason

However here we are, faced with the reality that it is vastly different this year and the challenge of finding the hope in the midst of beckoning sorrow

I am trying to be brave, share the joy I know that's inside of this special time and in myself, for I know kindness is for today and never should be saved for tomorrow

I am just at an unease as I try to hold space for the grief of the past while also holding hope for the present and gratitude for what in front of me I can see

It probably won't be perfect, I am sure I will waver in my emotions but maybe in navigating the balance, i will find acceptance that these things can coexist and joy can still be acheieved

 


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