i came across this tonight.
it got me thinking.
Of course, when I go through something hard, I want people to be there for me. I want people to help me through it.
But is that the point?
Don't get me wrong. People are great. I love friends. I love getting and giving advice. But as I thought about this picture and these words, I thought to myself that I don't want people to save me from my battles. That defeats the purpose of hard times.
Whaat?? The purpose of battles? No no no honey, there is noooo purpose for them. They're just there. Ruining my life.
Yes there is a purpose for them. Hard times suck. But they help us grow and shape us into the people we are going to become.
Ugh that's so cliché.
I know. But for real. Who wants to look back on life in ten years and not have learned a thing about hard times because someone else brought you out of it? Do it yourself. I'm not saying that saving yourself from struggles is a DIY. It's important to have support. But I want to have a team cheering for me from the sidelines while I fight for myself.
BE grateful for your support, but don't make them do everything while you sit around and cry. Pick yourself up and save yourself - while you cry. THose people are going to be there for you when you're on the other side.
I don't want you to save me. I want you to stand by my side while I save myself.
xo T
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