but she's on her way. And she's getting here as fast as she can.
-How I Met Your Mother
Sometimes, your days are longer, your nights colder, and your battles a bit tougher than you let on. And that's alright.
Some days, it's hard to get up, a struggle to get out the door, and a challenge to look and act normal when you're crumbling inside.
No one sees your tears. No one feels your pain. No one else knows your story except for a selected few you trust.
There are times when you feel like nothing good will ever happen as you lay in bed and dread to face another harsh day when you have to receive yet again words of discouragement and mockery from those who know nothing of your battle when you have to again strive to find and hold on to battered hope.
Another day drags on as you wait for your prayers to be answered.
The world can be cruel to someone different---someone like you.
I know there are days when you want to give up the fight. When you consider changing plans, when you want so much to abandon the path less traveled and walk with the rest of the crowd despite knowing what is right.
At least, you think, "I'll be one of them, I won't be alone, I won't be talked about or laughed at."
"Maybe," you tell yourself, "it's less lonely if I walk with them." You don't know that the world is actually more lost than you are.
Yet here you are, still standing, stronger than you thought.
Yes, you may have stumbled. Yes, your knees may buckle from time to time. Yes, you may be wounded and bruised. But here you are. I couldn't be prouder.
Hang on tighter. Hold your head higher. You are not alone.
You have been chosen to do a difficult task because you have shown exemplary strength and courage. Because you're set apart. Because you're one of the best.
This road to the unknown could be rather fun and exciting if you just shut your ears from the cruel world and focus on the Voice of Truth, telling you how beautiful and loved you truly are.
I know it's hard to believe this right now, but trust that there's something special, beautiful, and magnificent waiting for you if you just keep on keeping on.
Something you have yet to read or see anywhere else. Something beyond your comprehension, exceeding your wildest imagination.
Don't walk with your head bowed low in defeat. Look up and see the beauty around you.
I tell you, that's nothing compared to what is waiting for you. In time, you'll see.
If you still doubt yourself, this one's for you. I hope you believe it.
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The world is full of so much beauty for us to revel in, failures come and go but we can always rise past everything. Thanks for the positive thoughts!
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Beautiful honey, beautiful.
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Just want I needed to read. Thank You!
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And do all of these things with a smile. You will feel better and so will the people you meet.
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ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Day Lux ,thank you for all the helpful Words and Posts :)
I believe that God always provide us the people we need in facing the hard days of our lives dear :)
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Lux, such lovely thoughts to start my morning.
ReplyDeleteHi Lux! This is just a beautiful post, so full of understanding and hope. I LOVE the postscript, "Writer of Your Beautiful Story". We are all living out the individual plan written before time began. How can we understand all that?
ReplyDeleteYou really have a heart for the ones who wait. Thank you for sharing your tenderness with all those who try to be patient...
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Beautiful piece to read!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Such encouraging and inspiring words. Blessings to you! Tammy
ReplyDeleteI'm blessed enough to have a loved one by my side, to everyone else who is still waiting I'm offering virtual hugs! It's going to be worth the wait!
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wow, this is so true >>> No one sees your tears. No one feels your pain. No one else knows your story except for a selected few you've trusted.
ReplyDeleteI truly feel the things that you shared, it really means a lot to me, thank you...
Yes things always get better maybe not as fast as you would like but it does turn around.
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ahhh this is such a beautiful reading! I loved this part: "No one sees your tears. No one feels your pain. No one else knows your story except for a selected few you've trusted."
ReplyDeleteGreat words today---and I'm sure they will help someone who reads your blog... There really are so many beautiful things for each of us to experience and enjoy.. It's all about our ATTITUDE and our CHOICES...
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Wow!! This was a very deep something oh! **Cleans Sweat... You know yeah Lux, this line hit me the most:
ReplyDelete"This road to the unknown, this could be rather fun and exciting if you just shut your ears from the cruel world and focus on the Voice of Truth telling you how beautiful and loved you truly are."
And to it i was like word.. Worder.. Wordest.. **Smiles.. You know yeah sometimes we feel the urge to jump the gun and settle for less.. or should i say settle for anything order than loneliness.. Sometimes we just wanna be happy by all means regardless of the cost.. Sometimes we just want to settle for Lust and infactuations as we grow weary of waiting.. But what i am learning in my 23 years 5 months and 3 days Young and utterly confused head is that if we will just hold on and live in the now.. Forgetting about the tomorrow, and teh yesterday, but STRICTLY focusing on now, and letting it be the only time that truly matters.. If we will just do that.. then we can achieve true happiness regardless how far fetched it seems..
This was such a ghen ghen read Bubba.. Thnak you so very much for sharing.. and the crowd goess.. Oooosshhheeey Turn uP! **Wears Mr Nigeria Smile.. :)
What a deeply affecting post <3
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This is what I'm currently feeling right now. I'm feeling so lost thinking about my father but still I know everything's gonna be alright. Thank you for this post <3
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What a wonderful post. 12 years ago I wouldn't have believed it but it is all true and it was worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words. "You're stronger than you think you are!"
ReplyDeleteI truly never believed that I would marry, but this week celebrated 25 years with my true love, who was definitely worth the wait. Blessings to you in your days of waiting.
There are times that it's hard to believe that good things will come, especially when disasters come one after another. We have to be strong because God will not give us a problem that we cannot overcome.
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It's beautiful and powerful! It's true that when you have an inner battle and when you are in a hard time, only the few ones you've trusted can help you. Or simply sit and read this post. The best way to get out of moments like these is to believe you can do it and stop worrying. But it's easier to say it, harder to do it. Have a nice Sunday!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful words that exude honesty and love. Words that many need to hear because they feel their lives are not worth the challenges. So glad you shared this at The Weekend Brew.
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Wow! Absolutely gorgeous words! So honest and lovely!
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Oh Luxy! You write beautifully! Anyone who is feeling down needs to read this. It is very uplifting. Luxy **big teddy hug**
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ReplyDeleteI've been really down lately on being single but this blog really spoke to me. It's so hard some days to watch everyone else get their happy ending while your's hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the inspiring words, Lux. :)
ReplyDeleteThere is certainly an art to being alone. Finding balance. It could take a lifetime to learn it. I do like the idea of keep walking and learning from everything around you. All the best to your creativity!
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Lux- #beautiful #TRUTH "This road to the unknown, this could be rather fun and exciting if you just shut your ears from the cruel world and focus on the Voice of Truth telling you how beautiful and loved you truly are." We are never alone in our journey- even when it feels like it- your writing moves me deeply! hugs and blessings
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You are so incredibly positive!!! Awesome.
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I want to believe Lux... it's next to impossible with all the odd men I have met in the last couple of years... and that is with me knowing my worth... I just think men get stranger as they get older... I know I put up with less..
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Yes, those days are difficult, but eventually pass and disappear !!
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It's the hardest thing to close your eyes and listen to the beauty, there's so much noise everywhere. Having someone close to you always makes it easier.
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Dear Lux, Thank you for your thoughtful post. Perfect way to start the day. Your neighbor at Holley Gerth. Blessings Diana
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Very beautiful post!
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Such beautiful words. It brought tears to my eyes. No one really knows what you have been through unless you tell them. Its always good to be supportive and kind to people because you don't know what battle they are fighting.
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That's very motivational for anyone who is feeling a bit low. By the way, you have to click through on the post title to read your articles, would be good if you could click on the image or "continue reading" - just a suggestion
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What a beautiful and inspiring post. I never felt more lonely in my life than when I decided to join the crowd. That didn't last long!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Lux! I'm happy to have read it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful message. I am sure there are some people out there who really do need to hear these words <3
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord Jesus fill your heart with his comfort and peace and cause you to understand why it is taking so long. :-) Thank you for sharing your lovely post with us here at Tell me a Story.
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Thank you for sharing this on Literacy Musing Mondays. I found it so inspirational and encouraging. I pinned it to the Literacy Musing Mondays board. ;)
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