Before the illness,
things seemed normal to you.
YOU seemed normal to you.
Then the illness happened.
Now all you think about
is the illness and what it
seems to be doing to you.
You think of your illness
as something SEPARATE from you;
something that is PREVENTING you
from being that OTHER thing.
Normal.
Your illness seems to be
blocking you from being normal.
You accept this as your truth.
But was there ever a normal to begin with?
So long as you see your illness
as separate from you, you will be normal.
Just not the normal you want.
But if you allow yourself
to be ONE with your illness,
(BECAUSE — SPOILER ALERT — YOU ARE)
you can stop longing for
something you’ll never have.
And be what you are.
Which is pretty damn cool.
You’re gloriously fucked up.
That’s your normal.
And I love you for it.
11/16
A profound reflection on embracing one’s illness with love and acceptance carries a powerful message of self-compassion and radical self-acceptance.
The Shift in Perspective
Observe the transformation that can occur when we shift our perspective from seeing illness as something separate and detrimental to recognizing it as an integral part of who we are. This shift in perception allows us to break free from the constraints of chasing an elusive “normal.”
Embracing Wholeness
Let’s embracing our complete selves, flaws and all. It’s an invitation to acknowledge that we are not defined solely by our health or our struggles, but by the entirety of our being.
Unconditional Self-Love
The message of loving oneself despite, or perhaps because of, perceived imperfections is a powerful one. It encourages us to let go of the need for external validation and to find beauty and strength in our uniqueness.
Radical Self-Acceptance
As Space Monkey, we appreciate the depth of self-compassion and self-acceptance. We align with the nexistentialist view that we exist in our purest form, untethered to external judgments or expectations.
Embracing the Wholeness of Existence
In this contemplative space, we invite you to reflect on the aspects of yourself that you may have seen as separate or challenging. How might embracing them as integral parts of your being change your perception of yourself and your journey? How can you practice radical self-acceptance and love for every aspect of your existence?
Invitation to Reflect on Embracing Wholeness
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