A Phoenix From the Ashes

A phoenix is a mythical being, representing the shedding of a previous life. In contrast to a butterfly, the phoenix’s ascension is associated with difficulty and pain. The creature symbolises the endless possibilities, after a period or season of hardship. The hope that emerges from this transition, is new life. A new being, who emerges bolder, wiser and braver from the ashes of their past. This shift is permanent, there is no going back to what used to be.

A phoenix rising, image from inspiring learning

Embracing the bittersweetness of life, is part of this shift. We can view challenges as teaching moments. Our souls can find hope in our trials, they can be used to make us more resilient. Lean into conflict, lean into difficulty, lean into grief. Gather information from the worst days of your life. Cry, pray, run; wake up and keep going.

You will experience a morning or a moment when it will be easier, to keep moving forward. Like a phoenix from the ashes, your previous life will fade away. Life will become an adventure, instead of a passing days that must be endured. Your moment may have arrived, you might still be moving towards breakthrough. Personally, I think my phoenix moment is on the way and a new season in my life is about to begin. Hold on, hope isn’t a myth, it is a constant reality.

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