09/10/2025
World Mental Health Day:
A Moment of Truth
Happy World Mental Health Day.
I’m sharing this because, given the line of work I’m in, people often assume I have it all figured out—that I meditate daily and always have my spiritual compass pointing North.
The truth is, I don’t.
Lately, I've been in a very dark place. It's an internal tide that ebbs and flows between feeling okay and genuinely not okay. My motivation has completely vanished, and the discipline I rely on to get back on track is simply gone.
I know how hard that first step is. Yesterday, I finally pushed through and managed a 10-minute walk at a painfully slow speed—only to have it completely flare up my knee. Later, I did a light stretching routine just to get up off the floor and aggravate my already tender shoulder.
Every small pushback, every flare-up, makes it exponentially harder to fight for the next tiny step forward.
When you're in this space, hearing someone say "be kind to yourself" often feels like a joke or a cop-out.
You don't want to hear it.
Deep down, I believe in trusting the process.
I know this dark moment is just that - a moment.
Yet, when you are in it, it feels like a lifetime.
I share this because your internal struggle deserves to be seen.
Mental health isn't always visible; it’s hidden on the inside.
Today, please be kind to those around you, and more importantly, be kind to yourself.
You are not alone in this fight.
This is not a pity post, it's a reality post. I will be ok, others may not... And that's real!
Love to you all ❤️
Michelle 💖