What brewing beneath the surface of me? So many emotions all at once, I can be having a good time listening to music, then burst into tears from nowhere? Sleeping soundly, to sitting straight upright in a startled state?

Grief is a challenging state of mind, in one moment I am making progress, then all of a sudden sadness can just wash over me. The only control I have is how I react to it all. Allowing for these emotions to be felt, witnessed, then released.

Loving myself through all the chaos without feeling guilty about it! It’s okay if I am still finding my footing with all that has happened in recent past. It’s okay if clarity is still coming into focus, it’s also okay to be sad right now.

I am choosing to take steps forward anyways, even small steps are progress! Making new choices when faced with overwhelming emotions, choosing calm over chaos is progress.

The path is coming up to meet me as I step, grateful.