Coping? No, thank you!

I don’t know about you, but I’m so done with coping. I intend to live instead.

I tried many coping mechanisms in my life to numb the pain of so many forms of abuse and trauma. I’m happy I quit smoking years ago. Alcohol is also a thing of the past and I don’t miss it one bit. The only thing I’m still struggling with every now and then is emotional eating and procrastination. But other than that, I’m fine. 

Not having to act compulsively gives an enormous sense of freedom. The journey wasn’t the easiest, because I had to walk through the valley of my fears, the forest of unresolved issues and climb the mountain of my pain until I finally reached the ocean of infinite possibilities.

I know this sounds very poetic and almost over the top here, BUT although you might not feel epic while being on this journey, it’s definitely just that.

Leaving unhealthy coping mechanisms behind allowed me to accept myself, to let go, to grow, to overcome, to heal, to become me, I and myself. It allows me to pursue my passion and my purpose, to live my truth and experience inner peace. 

The ocean with its infinite power and vastness sometimes still scares me, but my journey gave me the strength to navigate this ocean. 

Every drop is like an opportunity, a beautiful invitation of life. Dare to start walking towards your ocean. It’s the ultimate victory over anything and everything that tried to get in your way, including yourself.

Every drop is like an opportunity, a beautiful invitation of life. Dare to start walking towards your ocean. It’s the ultimate victory over anything and everything that tried to get in your way, including yourself.