Tragedy To Triumph
You didn’t ask for it. You sure don’t want it, but nevertheless, it has a way of making it’s way into your life story.
Tragedy finds us all at some point in life. Whether it be by death, loss, divorce, infertility, health issues, or any other event that has caused you great distress, it will do its best to leave a deep mark on your heart and future.
But, what if I told you that the tragedy in your life doesn’t have to define your future. I have by no means mastered the art of moving fully past tragedy, but, I do feel like I have learned what it looks like to live fully, even in the emptiest places of life.
Here are 4 things I have learned about moving from tragedy to triumph:
Give yourself time to grieve. Grieving is healing and even holy. It’s so important to take time to heal. If not we will filter every decision and life choice through the lens of pain. It’s ok to grieve, my friend. Just make sure not to set up camp in grief forever.
Be kind to yourself. Pain will cause you to do some crazy things- things that may even seem a little outside of your norm. In the process of coming out of loss, make sure and give yourself a little extra grace. This may mean letting yourself off the hook versus beating yourself up for an action or reaction. Forgive yourself just like you would others.
Find things that you enjoy. Find something that causes the creative pathways in your brain to open up. This is a great daily practice to put in place, even if it’s something small.
And the most important and life changing move you can make as you process through to wholeness- Invite Jesus into your pain. He longs to be present in the hard moments. At the foundation of every layer of healing in your life, he is and will be the source from which restoration and redemption flows.
You don’t have to be marked by tragedy, friend. Wholeness and healing is waiting for you. I hope you find hope in these thoughts.
Practical Tip- If you are having a difficult time moving past the tragedy of the past, maybe it’s time to talk to someone about it. There is no shame in getting help. It’s actually one of the most empowering things you will ever do.
Remember- Your past doesn’t have to define your future.
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