I’ve been sitting with a lot lately, and some days I don’t even know what to do with all of it. ❤️
Losing my dear friend Jennifer, then my aunt, while still trying to get my head straight after the amnesia has been a whole lot.
Some days I’m laughing, some days I’m emotional, and some days I’m wondering where the heck my brain went. 🤣
And I’m learning to let myself have those days without making a big production out of them.
Because sometimes life is just hard. Period.
One thing all of this has reminded me is just how much I value PEACE.
Not perfect people. Not people who agree with everything I say. Good Lord, how boring would THAT be? 🤣
I’m talking about people who feel like home. People you can laugh with, cry with, sit quietly with, and just BE yourself around.
No walking on eggshells. No unnecessary drama. No feeling like you have to explain every little thing.
And just as importantly, I want to be that kind of person in someone else’s life.
I’ve spent a lifetime learning that I don’t have to participate in every argument, carry everyone else’s baggage, or explain myself to people determined to misunderstand me.
And believe me, that’s a lesson worth learning. Preferably before you’re old enough to qualify for the senior discount. 🤣
I’m naturally a happy person. I love my life. I laugh a LOT. But that doesn’t mean every day is easy.
It just means I’ve learned that I can love my life even when parts of it are hard.
So I’m keeping things simple these days.
Love people. Let people love me. Give grace. Accept grace. Laugh whenever possible.
And protect my peace without closing my heart.
Because life is already hard enough.
We don’t need to make it harder for each other. ❤️
And if my brain decides to join the party again anytime soon, that would be lovely too. 🤣❤️
Life often feels overwhelmingly hard, especially when coupled with loss and health challenges like amnesia. Through my own journey, I've realized that maintaining inner peace isn't about perfection or avoiding life's hardships—it's about accepting them while choosing how we respond. One of the most profound lessons I've learned is the importance of surrounding myself with people who feel like home. These are not people who always agree with me, but those with whom I can be completely myself—laughing, crying, or sitting in comfortable silence without judgment. That feeling of safety and belonging is incredibly healing and allows us to recharge emotionally. In moments when my mind feels foggy or distant—like when coping with amnesia—I find comfort in giving myself grace and patience. It’s okay to have days where you’re not fully present or feel emotionally raw. Rather than pushing through with pressure, allowing myself to simply 'be' helps reduce unnecessary stress. Protecting peace means setting boundaries that prevent draining conflicts or drama. It means not carrying burdens that aren’t mine to bear and avoiding arguments that lead nowhere. This doesn’t mean shutting others out, but rather choosing where and how to engage with kindness and authenticity. Laughing whenever possible is another simple but powerful tool I embrace. Humor lightens the load and reminds me that despite life's difficulties, joy is still accessible and necessary. Ultimately, finding peace amid hardship is about a balance: loving and allowing love, giving and receiving grace, and holding space for both struggle and happiness. Life will never be perfect or easy, but by cultivating this kind of energy—both inwardly and outwardly—we create a life that feels free and full of meaningful connection. If you’re walking through tough seasons, remember you’re not alone in striving for peace and understanding. It’s a journey worth taking, one small step at a time.
