The Courage It Takes To Heal

“Healing is not a one-time event. It’s a daily practice of facing ourselves with truth and tenderness.” - Alex Elle

“be easy. take your time. you are coming home. to yourself. — the becoming” - Nayyirah Waheed, nejma

First, I want to begin by saying this: I deeply commend anyone who wakes up and makes the conscious choice to face the hard things in their life—with grace, care, and deep love. I see you, and I admire you.

Lucky me, I get to witness the way you radiate—but not always the sleepless nights, therapy appointments, or daily journaling it took for your light to break through the darkness you’ve been battling.

Too often, the courage it takes to heal—the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength required to tend to old wounds, nurture new patterns, and walk with intention—is overlooked. The courage it takes to say no and set a boundary that protects your peace. Or to pull back, wrap yourself in a cocoon of protection, and slowly journey back to yourself after feeling lost.

Whatever your healing looks like, I want to celebrate you for choosing the hard, yet deeply fulfilling, path.

And still, I know it’s not linear. There are five-year streaks, ten-day wins, or single moments when the spirit feels lighter—when that euphoric wave washes over your body and you breathe a little easier.

Our spirits crave that feeling, and often, we find it in community. Even when it feels like we’re walking alone, healing is often sparked by something greater: a community we’re part of, a stranger who offers a prayer, or a friend who embraces us in a heartfelt hug.

Sometimes, the courage to heal is found in being of service to others—reminding ourselves that we matter, that we have a place in this world. However, healing finds you, or however you choose to receive it, I celebrate you.

I’m still figuring it out, too. After navigating deep grief and personal struggles, I chose to be courageous—to truly heal from the hard things in my life. In doing so, I felt called to create spaces and practices for others to tap into as well. Spaces where we can heal and thrive together as our most authentic selves.

So that the love we nurture within ourselves can begin to overflow.

And as it overflows, may we choose to share it—so that others might find the courage to heal and grow their own love, too.

I see you.

You matter.

And I’m so grateful for the light that shines within you.