As we journey through life, our understanding of the past evolves alongside us. With each new layer of experience, we gain the ability to revisit and reinterpret moments that once felt fixed in time — unlocking the power to shift our present, heal old wounds, and embrace a deeper sense of wisdom.
Tag: personal history
It was a stormy, windy night when the island’s power went out yet again. I found myself wondering about the trees — and who the hell was flying that prop plane slowly cruising overhead — while the big, bright ferry sat parked at the terminal across the narrows.
We carry the echoes of those who came before us — their struggles, their joys, their unfinished stories — woven into the fabric of our own, shaping who we are until we choose to awaken, unravel, and reweave the threads with intention and grace.
Within us, a quiet war rages — a battle between the stories we’ve inherited and the truths waiting to be discovered. But just as life renews itself after a forest fire, healing emerges from the ashes of shame and self-doubt. In every place we feel broken lies a seed of resilience, ready to grow into something stronger and more authentic.
Rewriting our story is a challenging and transformative process. It is riddled with frustration and resistance as we confront outdated paradigms and acknowledge our role in creating this reality. Yet, true healing can only happen when we accept our past, embrace our full humanity, and reconnect with our hearts — moving beyond intellectualization and the distractions of the mind.