Put Down The Burden

If it’s on your shoulders, you can put it down.

Where do I even begin? That’s pretty much how it feels to carry a weight when it makes no sense to do so. This post is to be your reminder and reassurance that softness, and ease are your innate right. I know it can feel hard to believe that at times, but bear with me and I might just make you see this light.

Everybody is going through it. Whether it be good or bad, we all have our own stuff going on. The thing is, we will never know the silent story of somebody else’s life. That’s why you’ll always hear people reminding us that we should treat everyone with kindness. Even though we’re all human, our unique issues can sometimes make us feel different. The funny thing is, I bet the next person has gone through at least 50% of what you’re worrying about. It’s life. How creative can the problems get? Definitely a rhetoric, but you get the picture. We all have something.

An emotional burden is heavy luggage to carry. Whatever the problem, you’ll find yourself dragging it around everywhere you go. If it’s really eating you up, you may even find that it follows you into your dreams. The point is, it’s not a nice thing to experience. It can often make you feel alone, knowing that you’re dealing with something heavy all by yourself. Whatever it may look like, you are never alone. We may have our individual struggles, but we will never have to face them alone.

I like to think that even if you’re not ready to ask for help, it’ll always find you. That one stranger who gives you the warmest smile at Tesco could stay with you the rest of the day and erase your problems. When you’re truly going through it, don’t isolate yourself even more. You may not want to speak up but allow yourself to be open to help in any form. The universe has always got your back, in many different ways. If you feel you’re at a stage to speak up, start off small. I found that just voicing that I’m dealing with a lot is a great start. Whoever you confide in will want to be there for you, even if it’s just a hug. You don’t have to go into detail and give crazy context, but you should acknowledge small forms of support. It’s likely that if you were in their shoes, you’d be so lovingly concerned about them. It’s a given. Sometimes it’s good to step out of your shoes, it’ll help you to gain a better perspective and see that you can be supported. If you’re just not a talker at all, initiate a hug, lay your head on the shoulder of a loved one. Actions and energy speak plenty. You’ll be seen and heard.

In the midst of problems, it’s easy to overlook the bright side. We can get so caught up in the problem and close ourselves off to any outside love or input. This isolates us further, and almost morphs us into the problem. That’s when it becomes more than a burden. You’ve internalized whatever it is and can’t share it with anyone else. Ironically, you’ve probably been here before. And the crazy thing is that if you look back, it was opening up that got you through it. This time would be no different. Sharing your burden, asking for help, is much more than a release. It grants you room to breathe, and fresh air for that matter. You won’t feel so alone, and you’ll have comfort knowing somebody is there for you. It can be tricky but remember there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.

You don’t necessarily have to be spiritual or religious to believe that you can give your problems up to a higher power. We are all innately spiritual beings, and so there are entities much bigger than us out there. Just know that they will always be supporting you and rooting for you every step of the way. Remind yourself that your existence is so magical, and that your few problems cannot define your experience here. It’s expected that we’ll occasionally have to deal with a few things, but it’s easier knowing that suffering is not our life’s purpose. You are a blessing in itself, and you should know that great things are coming for you. Life is all about equilibrium. Without the bad, we cannot have the good. But the bad can be a bit more bearable once we know we can share it. Give it up to the universe. If it can create the beauty that is you, it can surely make the best out of whatever it is you’re going through.

I like to tell myself that if I am to walk this earth, it makes no sense for me suffer at every moment. A miracle as I was not destined to be alone, nor suffer in silence for that matter. I am a child of the universe, therefore there is love and support at every turn. There are no exceptions. The exact same rings true for you. Even if it is not voiced to everybody you know, there is still support for you wherever you seek. It’s up to you to believe that you can take it <3