all my heart...

truth

recently, 

on a perfect day, 

I saw this meme

it wasn't a day where everything was going perfectly,

and that is what made it a perfect day to see it

it helped me put things in perspective

it reminded me that my heart carries things my mind doesn't see

and that it is normal

and it is okay

and other people are carrying things too

it is a reminder 

to be kind, 

to be patient, 

to be compassionate,

to be forgiving

it is also a challenge to be mindful of mental health

to address things I am aware of

and to resolve them if I can

to acknowledge emotions

and to express them appropriately

sometimes it takes stubbing my toe,

metaphorically,

to pay attention to the load I am carrying

there is no stuffing or ignoring or explaining away the mess when it spills out,

but there is hope for healing and wholeness when I address the issues