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Yes, you heard that right. I believe it. When we go through difficult times, we grow. As we grow, we are humbled. The more humbled we are, the more human connections we create. The ability to connect with others on this level makes you beautiful because human connection is beautiful.

We learn from a young age to run away from hard stuff; we learn to avoid pain. But the problem with living to avoid pain is that it keeps you from living fully.

How many times have we avoided pain by binging on a half gallon of ice cream? Maybe instead of gorging ourselves on instant pleasures, we should press into the pain and be present in those difficult situations. We learn what we can and grow through it.

I’ve often found that on the other side of those hard times, I’m more aware and more empathetic. Others are going through the same types of pain. At least now I can see theirs because I also see mine. I ALSO SEE ME.