In the wake of pain and discomfort comes change. Comes growth. Comes realizations deeper and deeper that illuminates the gap between where you are and what is alinged with your true self. The true self as an endpoint is a myth but a constantly changing figure that speaks to you in subtle ways until you either touch on it’s true desires which lights up in excitement that spills out from you in uncontained happiness and ease or when you stray too far away then protests in a manifestation of multiple uncomfortable emotions. In these moments of pain, as much as you want to push it away and make it stop, lean in and listen. Ask it why are you here? What are you here to teach me? Be grateful that you are given an opportunity to grow and the opportunity to feel so deeply. To experience emotion that deep reminds you of being human and take gratitude in knowing that the depth of discomfort also illuminates the depth of happiness you are able to experience when the time is right.