S P A C E is about allowing ourselves to live without limits, or feeling confined by our thoughts, our environments and relationships. Space is permitting yourself to live without feeling imprisoned by the things that tend to withdraw from your reserves and collectively create chaos.

“I fear not which I have seen grow, but perhaps, fear of what lies in the midst of transition. Despite those moments of unease, the beautiful thing about fear is that it is the facilitator of growth.”

“Expectations: The anticipation of things hoped for. Expectations are intentions and the possibility that things will work out as anticipated. Expectations are less about promise and more about trust. Trusting in the process that is intended as part of the journey — whether we planned for it, or not.”

Life will continue to throw us challenges, that is inevitable. But if we seek the wisdom that exists within those challenges, the difficulties we face have the power to strengthen us.

I’ve been a little quiet on the Shattered Silence platform with regard to my blogging — in fact, it’s been since January when I shared my last post about being burnt out. I’ve had every intention of blogging through my journey of healing but that small, still voice inside me had shown me the importance of listening instead of sharing. 

Those were the very first words I read, as I opened my book by Shauna Niequist – Present Over Perfect. What a coincidence!

I’ve had quite a few people ask me, “What is self-compassion?” A year ago, I too learned what it meant, especially within my own life.