Finding Joy in the Middle of the Mess

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When we’re in a season of turmoil, it can feel very chaotic to try and find the silver lining in the moment. And it’s not only when you strip back everything to its rawest form that you begin to see the beauty in the chaos. You might be thinking ‘beauty and chaos in the same sentence? That doesn’t seem right’, but when your mind goes from focusing on survival mode in hopes of getting out to actually finding joy while still in it, it shifts your mind to see the light amongst the darkness.

Take me for example, I’m in a season where things are looking very different from what I’m used to, causing me to panic at times but, it wasn’t until I found time to sit with myself without any pretence or hiding and ask myself ‘What is this season teaching me?’, that I realised this season has shifted me into a new way of thinking to match the new season ahead.

For example, this season has taught me that small, consistent steps, no matter how imperfect they may look, are bringing me forward into new energy. It has also taken me out of my comfort zone as I’ve started to experiment and adapt to new ways that previously I was too scared to do. While, yes, I may not know what tomorrow will bring, I do know that if I continually show up for myself and keep pressing forward, I will be out of this season with lessons that will carry me for life. 

So this is my encouragement to you. Whatever season you’re in, try and find the moments where you’re able to celebrate yourself in the process because you’re closer to the finish line than when you began.