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Emotional Storms, Cluelessness, and Longing

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I've had a couple of hard days. Feeling emotions that are bigger than their trigger. Feeling clueless and unfocused as I try to show up for my work. And aware of a sense of loss that has been affirmed by a few recent dreams of loved ones who've passed in the last few years. I don't fight these days, feelings or movements. They're just as important as the positive feeling days. The reflections and insights that come through on days like this couldn't come through on days when my energy is high, my clarity and focus allow me to get things done, so there is a silver lining. I'm not worried about days like this because they always pass. Sometimes they happen ahead of important breakthroughs, or they are a way to prepare me for opportunities I otherwise would not be willing or able to consider. My encouragement to you is to just find your way through them with as much grace as you can muster. These times are not avoidable, nor are they shameful. They are just a part