The Truth About Struggle

I have had a few conversations lately on doubt and struggle. In the end it almost always wraps up with “it’s fine though”.

This shows our tendency to diminish our emotions in an attempt to put a positive spin on things, to not worry people. Maybe it’s in an effort to avoid being that depressing, sad sack of a friend who always brings down the mood.

Whatever the reason, I think we as a collective need to get more comfortable with uncomfortable feelings. It’s not always just ok and it might not be ok for a while.

While there is value in positivity; there is value in motivational speakers and success stories. There is also value in raw honesty. Telling the truth, as negative or redundant as it may be. Even if you’re stuck in the same dark place for weeks, months or years on end, it’s still important to voice that.

And I hope that’s what this blog is and becomes. A place to just be honest and be in the midst of progress, not at the finish line.