If Present Muka could tell Past Muka anything about moving through the void of not wanting to exist, I'd tell her this...
… “Don't check out. Check in." Check in with yourself, each other, and your support systems every once in a while. If and when you feel overwhelmed, accept the moment for being (mind my French Mum) fucked up. Accept what is happening in your mind and what you are feeling in your body. Hold space for your emotions and breathe in deeply. Stop thinking for a moment and simply Be still. Your mind is in hyper mega drive. Then, Try talking to someone. Talking with each other about the good and the bad of everyday can help us understand and interpret situations in constructive ways. I’ve learned from personal experience that my mind is not always the best resource for information on how to manage situations that feel overwhelming. Depending on how life shapes our view of people and the world, our thoughts and feelings will be tainted with personal bias and opinion until we look for perspectives beyond what we know.
You are never alone. Our human experience is a connected one. Our experiences and healing are communal. What is difficult for one is also difficult for another and talking connects us when we share information. Understanding, growth and healing don’t happen in isolation. Become curious about living and how others live life. Ask questions, get out of your own head, and take things step by step.
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is in fact an act of communion.” - Bell Hooks
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