Embrace discomfort. It will help you find growth.

So often in life we shy away from really feeling our emotions as well as the physical pain in the body.  We take tablets to relieve the pain, we shut our emotions away for fear of loosing control, we stop ourselves from crying and tell friends or family that we are feeling fine when actually it may be quite the opposite.  I have learnt a great deal about myself by connecting with the discomfort in my life, both physically and mentally.  From this challenging place of discomfort and pain, I have emerged stronger, lighter and more stable.  But in order to maintain this personal growth, I know that I am on a never ending journey of discovery, trusting that I will remain true to myself and what I feel.   

I read something recently by Glennon Doyle that struck a chord “Being human is not hard because you're doing it wrong, it's hard because you're doing it right.” 

Choosing to ‘opt out’ of the toughest moments in life and pushing aside the vast array of emotions that come hand in hand is like bypassing part of your life.  The discomfort is the fire we need to make changes, to evolve, to heal, reclaim power, shed unhelpful habits, improve relationships, find acceptance and ultimately master self love.  

It’s a cliche but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.   We don’t have much choice over how we die, but we do have a choice in how we live our life.  So breathe in, breathe out and connect with all that you are and remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can right now.