Have faith, nothing lasts forever.
The tunnel represents our lifes journey, filled with darkness.
The darkness can be terrifying when were stuck, unable to navigate our way ahead.
Matthew Henry
It signifies the inner struggle where in moments of despair we feel helpless.
However, these are inaccurate thoughts that can pull us deeper into this darkened state.
Trapped in a grim shadow of darkness can be unrelenting, given the cycle of suffering offers no respite.
Yet, this is an illusion since we lose our place to the upheaval that surrounds us.
Is this something you experienced?
How did you deal with it and what did you learn from it, if anything?
However unwelcoming our circumstances, we neednt suffer alone.
To have others accompany us reaffirms our faith in someone to lean on when it matters.
This simple act of renewal strengthens our resolve because two souls walking into battle are soldiers in arms.
For instance, the cycle of darkness in the evening gives rise to the light at dawn.
Within this order, life reassures us nothing is permanent; every experience endures its own rebirth.
We are never stranded, however inhospitable the circumstances.
How we internalize what unfolds, shapes our destiny.
By doing so we renew our faith and trust that relief will soon follow.
Occasionally, theres little we can do to change our conditions.
The darkness cultivates strength of character, just as the light illuminates the murkiness of night.
We may experience frailty in those dark moments, unable to make sense of our situation.
Yet through the darkness, we surrender to life all the while knowing we have little control after all.
It was Winston Churchill who said:If youre going through hell, keep going.
Nothing is certain, apart from this moment.
Contained within these small wins lie our yesterdays which give rise to new tomorrows.
So, how does one stay composed when ensnared in darkness?
Consider what the experience is trying to teach you?
If looking down on your lifes journey from above, what adjustments would you make going forward?
When trapped in your circumstances, look for the slightest respite in those untenable moments.
The darkness invites us to practice self-compassion and nurture equanimity within ourselves.
We are called to exercise our noblest truths that lie at the heart of our being.
There is always someone by our side to help us reclaim our strength.
I invite you not to frown upon your misery but embrace it as a doorway to inner transformation.
