The Slow Sojourn

I really expected that something would happen after I finally was able to get the words out: we should separate.

That was exactly 11 weeks ago, and…how did it come to pass that after all the years of worry, I finally say it out loud  and have a conversation about parting ways…how did that get ignored and everything back to normal.

Ok, before anything else is said, I haven’t actually stopped in my tracks because of this. I’m still moving forward, but it’s slow. Life gets in the way of carrying out the largest battles. We’re constantly torn between responsibility and doing what we want to do.

If you can relate to this, thank you. If you are journeying on the same path in the same strange universe, walk with me for a moment.

My journey forward is slow, maybe yours is, too. So slow, it feels like every day is the same, but be honest. Are we really in the same place? Haven’t we inched forward? Can we get there?

Sojourn is one of those words that just comes off the tongue slowly, right? “Sojourn” is just an unwieldy word, and there we are with another word that unfolds slowly. It’s our slow journey with meandering twists and traffic jams.

Have you been here? You can clearly see on the map where you’re headed, and it’s just taking forever to get there. Maybe it’s a new job or home, or a new approach to raising your kids, or getting out of a bad relationship…and there are complications. It can be a nightmare.

We figure it out, though.

You can break free.

This message is for you: Keep pushing. Even if it’s little by little, even if it’s just hoping, that counts!

Our slow sojourn is still a journey, we’re still moving forward, and I hope I can help you keep that in your heart. And take care of your heart.

We can accept the slowness of our sojourn, but it’s important to take care of ourselves along the way. You wouldn’t set out for a trek across the country without having water, food and shelter. Our hearts and minds and health are at the core of the sojourn to a fulfilling life, and I’m not letting you set off on the slow sojourn without offering you this place for rest and support.

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