Life is full of ups and downs, we all know this. When we’re in the depths of low moments, it’s undoubtedly uncomfortable. However, even in these moments, we can find joy in discomfort because the lows are never forever.
Embracing the Lows
Throughout the years, I’ve been learning how to allow myself to exist in the uncomfortable low moments without wishing I wasn’t there. Feeling sad, lost, or disheartened isn’t the end of the world; it’s beautiful just to feel anything at all. Of course, it’s tempting to want a life filled only with positivity, happiness, and ease, but that’s not real life. Life, by nature, includes pain, challenges, and death. These contrasts give richness to our experiences.
Clearing Space for Growth
There is much in my life that needs to die to make space for more of what I want to be. I’m not striving for endless positivity but rather a full, embodied human experience. This includes dualities: positive and negative, happy and sad, light and dark. The limiting beliefs and identities I’ve held onto—whether self-created or given by external sources—have made me feel separate from life. Recognizing this separateness has been a step toward letting go.
Surrendering to the Present
Right now, I’m in a low moment. It’s lasted longer than I’d like. But as I write this, I ask myself: what would happen if I simply existed in this discomfort without wishing it were different? Strangely, this thought sparks excitement. To truly let go and allow myself to exist feels liberating. It means releasing the pressure to push through exhaustion and the weight of self-imposed expectations.
It’s easier said than done, of course. Yet, imagining the freedom of surrendering to the present moment—free from guilt and shame—feels like a profound relief. Beyond guilt and shame lies love and gratitude, waiting to be embraced.
Finding Beauty in the Darkness
Even in moments when I feel like I’m drowning, my heart remains full. I love being human. I love being alive. The human experience, with all its highs and lows, is something I cherish. I understand how life works: everything comes in cycles. Just as I feel pain now, I’ll feel abundant pleasure and bliss in other moments.
Life is incredible. I find humor and lightness even in the depths of darkness. This reflection reminds me that everything is true at once—even when things are tough, life is beautiful and never dull. There’s always something to learn, contemplate, or open my heart to.
Life’s cycles teach us to embrace every emotion, experience, and moment. Through surrender we can find joy in discomfort and create space for growth, love, and gratitude. Every high and low contributes to the fullness of being human. May you too find joy, even in the darkest moments, and celebrate the cycles that make life extraordinary.
