Week of December 9th: Holding the Light in Darkness
Day 2 (Tuesday, December 10): The Weight of Contrast
Words of Light:
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
Reflection:
The holiday season often brings a clash of emotions. On one hand, the world around us is full of celebrations, music, and lights. On the other hand, our hearts may carry grief, loss, or memories of what used to be. That contrast can feel overwhelming as if we don’t belong in the cheerfulness surrounding us.
But contrast is a part of life—how we experience depth, growth, and meaning. The weight of sadness does not erase the joy you’ve felt, and the presence of celebration doesn’t dismiss your pain. Both can coexist. It’s okay to feel joy in the midst of sorrow or to grieve while the world is singing. Let yourself experience what you feel without judgment.
Today, give yourself permission to hold space for joy and sorrow, trusting that each has its purpose in your journey.
Peace, Rita
Journal Prompt:
- How do you experience joy and sorrow coexisting in your life right now?
Affirmation:
“I honor the contrast in my life and embrace joy and sorrow as part of my journey.”
Rita Lynn Berry, EdS, LCMHC
Therapist | Poet | Author | Creator of Journey to Me™
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