Real Talk
Real Talk: From One Healing Soul to Another —
Hello
By Angel, Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
My life isn’t perfect.
Not even close.
I don’t have it all figured out.
And most days, I’m just trying to make it through without breaking down under
the pressure of it all.
There’s always something to do—someone to take care of, a task
that didn’t get finished, emotions I haven’t had time to process, and
expectations I didn’t agree to but somehow still feel obligated to meet. I’m
constantly tired, juggling responsibilities, and doing my best not to fall
apart when everything feels like too much.
But you know what I’ve come to realize?
I’m not alone.
And neither are you.
We’re All Carrying Something
We’re all walking through something. Some of us are facing
grief. Others are holding on through anxiety, depression, health challenges,
financial strain, or strained relationships. Some of us are doing everything we
can to heal past wounds while trying not to create new ones.
Our struggles may look different on the outside, but the
weight?
That part feels eerily similar.
And let’s be real for a second—those people who look like
they’ve got it all together? Chances are, they’re just really good at
pretending. We don’t see the behind-the-scenes moments. We don’t hear the
thoughts that echo in their heads at 2 a.m. or the way their hearts ache in
silence. So if you’ve been comparing yourself to someone else's highlight reel,
I gently ask you to stop. They have their stuff too.
Some Days Are Just… Heavy
Some days, even the smallest tasks feel like mountains.
Dishes. Laundry. Answering emails. Getting dressed. Showing up. Things I have
to do but really don’t want to.
But if I don’t do them… who will?
Just when I think I’m gaining a little ground, life throws
something new at me. A curveball. A disruption. A “you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me”
moment. It’s like the universe has this way of humbling me the minute I think
I’ve finally caught my breath.
If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something
important:
You are not alone.
This Is Me, Being Real
It’s okay to feel frustrated.
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
It’s okay to be tired of being tired.
I feel it too.
There are times I wonder if my efforts even matter. Like I’m
running on fumes while the finish line keeps moving further away. Sure, I have
my coping mechanisms—some healthier than others. Iced coffee. Dr Pepper.
Chocolate. The occasional cigarette. These aren’t badges of honor, but they’re
mine. They’ve been with me in some really hard moments.
People always say, “Just work out—it’ll help!” And they’re not
wrong. Movement is medicine. But when your soul feels heavy and your body is
already stretched to the limit, finding the motivation feels like climbing
Everest.
I Used to Thrive in Chaos
I used to thrive in chaos. I thought busyness equaled purpose.
But the truth is… I was just running. From pain. From truth. From the silence
that asked questions I didn’t want to answer.
But now?
Now my body craves rest.
My spirit aches for peace.
I know I should eat better.
I know I should stress less.
I know I should let go of what I can’t control.
But knowing and doing are two very different things. And if
you’ve been there, if you're still there, I just want you to hear me say this:
You are doing the best you can. And that is
enough.
No Magic Fix—Just Hope
I’m not writing this to offer a five-step solution.
I don’t have a magical morning routine or a color-coded planner that makes it
all better.
What I do have is hope.
A quiet, steady belief that this season won’t last forever.
That God is still working behind the scenes. That every challenge, even the
ones that make no sense, is shaping me for something greater.
Hope is what carries me.
Not blind optimism. Not denial. But the deep, soul-rooted kind of hope that
whispers, “Don’t give up. Keep going. You’re not finished yet.”
The Power of Kindness and Connection
There have been moments when I’ve felt nudged to reach out to
someone—usually a stranger. Someone who looked like they were carrying
something heavy. And in those moments, I’d write a letter. Not a text. Not a
comment. An actual handwritten note.
Because sometimes, words from a stranger can mean more than we
realize.
No scripts. No plan. Just music playing, my pen moving, and my
heart speaking.
And you know what?
Those letters mattered.
Because people matter.
This blog? It’s new. It’s raw.
Vulnerability has never come easy for me.
I’ve lived by the rule: “If you don’t let people in, they can’t hurt you.” But
I’ve also learned this hard truth—when you close your heart to pain, you also
shut out love.
So here I am, trying.
One post, one word, one honest moment at a time.
Kindness Is Free—and Life-Changing
I may not have money to change the world.
But kindness? That’s something I can give.
And honestly?
Sometimes kindness from a stranger is more powerful than a donation.
I’ve been that person—on the edge, drowning silently—who was
saved by a smile, a kind word, or someone just noticing I existed.
So now I do what I can to pay that forward. Not because I’m
perfect, but because I know what it’s like to need a lifeline and not know how
to ask for it.
So If You’ve Made It This Far…
Here’s what I really want you to hear:
✨ You are
not alone.
✨ Life is hard, but you are
stronger than you think.
✨ Whatever you're facing—it’s part of
your story.
✨ You are being prepared for
something greater, even if you can’t see it
yet.
So please—hold on.
Trust the process.
Rest when you need to.
Cry when you must.
And when you have the strength, reach out to someone else who might be barely
holding on too.
💖 Affirmation
for Today:
🌿 “Even
when life feels heavy, I am being held. I am doing the best I can, and that is
enough. I give myself grace today. I am healing, growing, and worthy of
love—right here, right now.” 🌿
📖 Bible
Verse:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
We’re in this together.
One healing soul to another.
And I’m so grateful you’re here.
Until next time,
With love and realness,
Angel
Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
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#AMCRiseandThrive
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