yes, even those picture perfect moments…

experiencing darkness isn’t all bad, fam.

when you think about it, dope things happen in the darkness —

babies are born 

seeds germinate

yes, even those picture perfect moments captured on film need to be developed in a darkroom

when you’re going through some tough stuff, remember this: darkness cannot exist without the light.

+ guess what?

you’ve seen the light on many occasions, hell both before + after dark periods —

what makes you think it won’t come back around this time?

also this: how will you fully appreciate the light without experiencing some darkness?

take the darkness in stride, sis.

use it as a forced pause, planning, + preparation period.

in the darkness is where the real work begins, where your faith is activated.

it’s where you remember who the fuck you are + reclaim your power.

release your fear + judgment of the darkness (it’s not good or bad, it just is),

see the darkness as a mirror,

+ use it to pinpoint where the internal work’s gotta start. 

this, too, will pass.

be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach

journal prompt(s) for today:  

how have your struggles shaped you into the person you are today? are you tight lipped + hard-shelled? are you open? are you cynical?

take some time to reflect on the role your struggles have played in shaping you into the person you are this very moment.