rain on a quiet Sunday. The sky was heavy, the clouds unyielding, and yet I sat waiting—because I knew the sun would eventually break through. In that moment, I was reminded that life is much the same.
We all walk through tunnels at different points in our lives. They are those seasons that feel heavy, shadowed, and uncertain—the times when sadness lingers and hope feels far away. In the tunnel, it can seem endless. But here’s the truth: every tunnel has an exit, and every season of darkness eventually gives way to light.
Seasons of Sadness
Life comes in seasons, and sadness is one of them. Just as winter eventually melts into spring, sadness too has its cycle. It is okay—necessary even—to sit with the sadness, to feel it, to acknowledge the weight of it. Pretending it isn’t there only prolongs the journey. But sadness was never meant to be a permanent home; it is a passageway.
Guided and Surrounded
When we feel most alone, we are never truly alone. Angels, guides, and guardians surround us, lifting us when we stumble, guiding us when the path is unclear, and holding us when we feel too weary to keep walking. The good Lord above watches over every step, reminding us that even in our darkest hours, light is on the horizon.
A Father’s Reminder
I was reminded of this truth today, when a dear friend shared a Father’s Day post (it is Father’s Day in Australia). It brought me back to my own father, who used to sing, “What a Difference a Day Makes,” and call me “Little One.” When life felt heavy, he would remind me, “When the skies seem their darkest is when the sun will always shine its brightest.”
Those words have stayed with me my entire life. They are a reminder that even when everything feels overwhelming, hope is already on its way. Sometimes, all it takes is holding on through the night to witness a brand-new dawn.
Choosing to Emerge
The tunnel asks for courage. It asks us to keep moving forward, even when our eyes can’t yet see the exit. It asks us to trust the unseen support around us. And most importantly, it asks us to choose—to choose to rise again, to choose hope, to choose happiness even in the face of immense adversity.
Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, we too have the opportunity to emerge from sadness renewed—wiser, stronger, and shining brighter than ever before.
Drawn to the Light
Perhaps this is why I’ve always had such an obsession with sunlight—I absolutely love it. The sun recharges my very soul. No matter how many rainy days come, I know the sunshine is waiting, and when it pours over me, I feel whole again. Maybe you’ve felt that too—that deep sigh of relief and renewal when the light touches your skin. That’s what hope feels like. It’s always worth waiting for.
Brighter Days Ahead
The tunnel will not last forever. Sadness is a season, not a destination. The sun will break through, and when it does, you will feel the warmth of joy again. Until then, hold on. Rest when you must. Trust that you are surrounded, supported, and deeply loved.
Because the light is coming. And when it shines, you will be radiant.
🌿 Download My Reflection Corner Worksheet
You've got this!
Hold your head up high, and reach for the sunshine.
Be well,
Mary-Anne
No comments:
Post a Comment