You're going to be okay- Mental Health Day Kindness

I stumbled upon some old diaries I kept many years ago just recently. And oh, how I'd love to take younger me by the hands and tell her everything is going to work out in a beautiful way. 

Twists and turns shape all of our paths, and when we're lost, scared or feeling trapped it's hard to imagine that those quiet ideals we hold onto will ever come to life. 

But they do. They will. They are.

It's amazing what you learn through the storm. It's wonderful how we feel when we've walked determinedly through it, soaked in dedication and gentle strength that pulls us through. . . 

There is always a way through somewhere. And it will do it's best to reveal itself to us if we keep listening out. 

Mental well being is a fragile thing. It can grab hold of us at any time and turn everything beautiful around us to a dark shade of grey. But there is hope beyond its tight grasp. I know a few people who will tell you honestly how the dark road does indeed have a light waiting to break through  . . . Because one of those 'few' people, is me. 

It's a welcome relief to feel a snippet of light that has got in. It expands and suddenly with a lot of kindness a long the way, it stays put and no longer fades. Keep going and use every piece of kindness you can, no matter how small it seems. Apply it, be it, feel it. Let your own light find its strength to keep burning bright. . . fuel it with compassion and kindness to self. It's a remedy like no other, and in time it becomes your power. 

You're going to be okay. You really will. Be gentle on yourself as much as you can. . . You always deserve kindness. 

Xx