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Migraine Girl 🧠's avatar

Chronic Illness taught me this lesson the hard way. I hit my wall way too hard many times before I gave myself permission to rest when I needed to.

Monica Hebert's avatar

It’s like life whispers, “Slow down, listen to your body,” and when we don’t, it shouts until we have no choice but to stop.

But the real lesson? Rest isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. And giving yourself permission to rest before you hit that wall? That’s not surrender—it’s strength.

I see you. I honor your journey. And I hope that from here on out, rest comes to you like an old friend—not something you have to earn, but something that’s yours because you’re worthy of it.

Elaine Grohman's avatar

Thank you, Monica, for this honest, insightful, and deeply meaningful post! As an Energy Healer and Intuitive, what you have described so eloquently is exactly right - GROWTH! You are absolutely right... Growth requires Energy. Growth requires Rest. Growth requires Insight. Growth requires Learning. Growth requires Space. Growth takes Strength! Imagine the tiny Seed, nestled in the Soil, expanding beyond the protective covering that has allowed the Seed to remain intact until it is ready to Sprout. And suddenly, a burst of Power is required to push aside the Soil that helped to make you who you are - and Now, you reach towards the Sun and can display the Wonder that you have always been, setting aside the protective shell you no longer need. I hope you Grow like a Wildflower! All the very best to you!

Michelle R Teel's avatar

Congrats on reclaiming yourself.