It’s not over. I have been there: frustrated, stuck, and at a loss. How has this happened? How is this still happening? This isn’t me. It shouldn’t be this difficult.

Take it easy on yourself. More than anything, you need breathing room. The pressure you put on yourself crowds out breathing room.

Your challenge is to:

• Accept that your expectations of yourself are unfair, unrealistic, and self-defeating
• Discover why you hold these expectations
• Find a way each day to be good to yourself and take another step forward

Despite the hopelessness, regret, and weariness, those like us can’t help but continue to strive for peace. Complacency is never our problem, though it always feels like our biggest threat.

I hope this blog helps you on your journey. If it doesn’t, please don’t stop looking for what will.