It’s time.

It’s time to get well. It’s time to be well.

It’s time to stop fooling myself and to look in the mirror. Really look in the mirror. Not the pretty mirror that we angle up against the wall so our physiques appear to be longer and leaner (guilty!), but the utilitarian, metal, 10-times-magnified mirror in department stores where you can see each pore in high definition.

This wellness journey will serve as my emotional magnifying mirror, and this blog will capture it. Writing has always helped me see my successes and my trip-ups. Journaling holds me accountable and shows me how far I’ve come and also how much more growth I am capable of.

It’s no surprise that after not journaling for many years, my sense of self has drifted away. I have many blessings in my life, so much to be grateful for, and yet I am still struggling.

This blog is primarily for me, but maybe it will help others, too. Maybe we can help each other see that we are not alone. We each have to walk our own path, but perhaps it’ll help us keep taking steps forward knowing that others are also walking in the forest. Perhaps the ambient glow from others’ lanterns will help illuminate our own trails…