I am writing to you from beautiful Bali (I know, I know…it’s rough!) with a message that I hope comforts you and helps you move into acceptance of wherever you are.

Exactly seven years ago, I was in Bali and it actually was really rough. I came here right as I was deciding whether or not to separate from my marriage with the intention to gain some clarity and hopefully, some peace.

But it was not a peaceful trip at all.

Once I got here, I was incredibly lonely. Honeymooners and lovey-dovey couples were everywhere. I did not know my way around. And all my sadness, fear and anxiety about the future came up. I cried every day. I wanted to go home and felt so far away from everything I knew – including my own identity.

Although that trip was not exactly a vacation, it was a rite of passage. It supported me in facing my grief and loneliness. It forced me to be present and truly feel the season of life I was in. And eventually, I got through that season which gives me even deeper gratitude for this beautiful season of life I am in now.

We all go through seasons of life. Sometimes it feels like winter when things are dark and lonely. Other times it seems like spring when so much is blooming and our creativity is flowing. Then there is summer where we may experience burnout and just want to sit still. And let’s not forget about fall when we are going through massive change and transformation.

My encouragement to you if you are going through what feels like a challenging season or you feel stuck is to remember the steadfast truth: this too shall pass.

Now if you are anything like me, you probably don’t like to spend any more time than necessary in the more difficult seasons of life. I totally get it. I have never wanted to wait for time to heal my wounds, which is why I am so passionate about personal development.

That said, sometimes it is absolutely necessary to just be where we are. To come into full acceptance of the season we are in rather than want to be in another one. We must be receptive to our natural evolution.

So if you are going through a difficult season, you have my compassion. And if you are going through a beautiful season, you have my strong encouragement to celebrate it!!

Sending you blessings from Bali.

And Bali is truly a magical and deeply spiritual place, so if there is a prayer or wish you’d like for me to hold in my heart here for you, please comment on the blog and consider it done!

Love,
Christine

p.s. This week on the podcast we discuss moving into full acceptance of who you are.  My caller has had an eating disorder that is tied to family patterns since she was 14 years old. I cover lots of information on this episode so don’t miss it.  Click here to listen in.

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