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A theme of change and new

​awareness

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As we enter into the second month of the year and as we look forward into the upcoming months that bring about springtime weather, a theme begins to make itself known. The theme of change started at the New Year and continues to pop up through the turning over of Winter into Spring. Change, whether in the form of life-altering circumstances or the small twist of the day-to-day routine, has a way of allowing space for new awareness. Shining light on certain areas that were once in the dark or dimming the light on other things that were once deemed significant.

As these areas of consciousness rise to the surface we may begin to realize that they were delegated to the darker recesses of our mind for a reason. This new awareness that has surfaced may feel overwhelming at times and it may also bring about emotions that are not altogether comfortable or that disrupt our daily living. In these times it may be important to carve out space in our weekly routine to explore the newly surfaced awareness’s, as well as the emotions that have grabbed ahold of us in the process. 

When change arrives as the result of an unforeseen circumstance, one that shakes the foundation on which we once found solid footing, it can alter all aspects of our life. Every step, thought, interaction throughout the day can feel overwhelming and scary. Yet we make it through moment-by-moment, hoping that the next day will bring about some comfort no matter how small. It is during these times that support is the only thing allowing light to shine through the newly cracked foundation below us. Support can take shape in the friend that checks in to see how you are doing, the cup of coffee that allows for a semblance of normalcy that we once had, or the bed that allows for rest when it seems impossible to find.

Take comfort in these small supports for they can provide much needed consistency and because they are necessary in this new reality that you are coming to know. Therapy is another consistent time and space that can welcome the processing of all of the emotions and thoughts that surface after a significant change. Therapy can allow for safety and comfort during a cumbersome journey to the other side of this change. Throughout this time the prospect of numbing or “getting over” can feel comforting but these memories, thoughts and feelings do not simply evaporate, no matter how much we try.

​A wise person once told me that we have to feel it to heal it and nothing has felt more comforting during my own times of grief and change. Find a safe space where you can experience whatever comes up within you, as you process this new reality that has been thrust upon you. 

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This is a rotational blog post connecting mental health, self-care and current topics/events.

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