"Broken: Learning How to Find Hope Again"

"Broken: Learning How to Find Hope Again"

We've all experienced brokenness in life in some form or another – heartbreak, failed relationships, broken dreams, failed aspirations, failed expectations. And while we all struggle to cope with the harshness of life and find ways to find hope again, it's important to remember that brokenness can be a valuable experience.

Often, when life throws us a curve ball and we find ourselves struggling with our circumstances, it can feel like there is no hope, no light at the end of the tunnel. We can feel utterly defeated and have no idea how to pick up the pieces and move forward. This is a difficult and confusing time – but it is also an opportunity for personal growth.

The first step to healing from brokenness is to learn to forgive – not only others, but also yourself. Allow yourself to process the pain, acknowledge your emotions, and grieve what was lost. Give yourself time and space to mourn, so that you can begin to build strength to move forward.

Once you’ve been able to come to terms with the reality of your brokenness, it's time to take steps to move forward. It's not always easy to know how to move on and make changes – that’s why it's so important to lean on supportive friends and family for advice and emotional support. While these relationships can help to ease your pain, there are also practical things you can do to make progress towards hope and healing.

For example, self-care can play an important role in the process. Make sure to prioritize yourself and create habits that can help you nurture your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Whether that’s reading a book, taking a bath, or journaling your feelings, engaging in activities that fill you with joy will bring positive vibes and positive change to your life.

Remember that finding hope again is a process, and it’s OK if it takes some time. Stay resilient and know that things will get better with each step you take. Don’t be afraid to be open and honest with yourself, so that you can learn and grow from your brokenness and become stronger and more resilient. Above all else, always trust in yourself, believe in your own power, and remember that hope is within reach.

It’s a feeling that no one can fully understand, a feeling of being completely broken. The emotional turmoil, heartache, and sorrow can make life seem impossible to continue. It is a darkness that wraps its way around every thought, never letting go, like a vise squeezing the hope out of your soul.

Yet even in our brokenness, it is important to remember that the strength to find the light is always within. We can turn to the ones we love for support and understanding and take it one day at a time.

The challenge in recovering from the depths of despair is knowing where to start. Acknowledging your hurt and giving yourself time to heal are crucial. Writing out your thoughts and feelings is a great way to start releasing them, but there is also something powerful in letting go through prayer and reflection. Spending time with nature and away from negative thoughts can also bring a certain level of comfort.

Once we are ready to take a step back into life, it is essential to be patient with yourself. Give yourself space to find a balance that works and a schedule that nourishes. Lean into whatever it is that grounds you - meditation, journaling, yoga, etc. Everyone is different and each person’s healing process looks unique.

Our healing path may look winding and haphazard, but it is important to remind ourselves that progress is progress. Whether it is through yoga, journaling, talking to friends or reading a book, any step taken toward recovery should be celebrated and embraced.

At the end of the day, if you find yourself lost and broken, know that the hope of finding your way back to wholeness is not too far. It starts with giving yourself permission to feel, healing at your own pace, and trusting that there is always light in the darkness.