When Life Gets Messy
Life can knock the wind right out of you at a moment’s notice. Life can even kick you when you are already down. Life can break you of your desire to love and be loved… BUT… Life is also filled with amazing moments of laughter, joy and hope. A baby’s cry. A hug from a friend at just the right moment. A note of thanks “just because”. A walk down the beach with a friend as you share your hopes and dreams together. An afternoon of baking sugary treats, just for fun. A long car ride with a friend to a destination undetermined, just driving. A coffee date with someone who just wants to listen, no judgment. A giggle fit with your best friend over absolutely nothing {and everything}. And so many more… So, how are we to maneuver through this messy life? Do we ignore the hardships and choose to relish in only the good? Do we wallow in the hardships while overlooking the joy? Dare I say we need a little bit of both, well, maybe not the wallow part? For both the