The Way Forward (The Inward Trilogy)

by Yung Pueblo

if existing takes every ounce of your energy, then that alone is heroic work

maturity is realizing that half of what you want to say does not need to be said

it is only heavy because you are deciding over and over again to carry it

you do not have to ignore or erase the past, you just have to wholeheartedly embrace the present and move on

emotional maturity is not about being above your emotions it is about being able to sit with the rawness of every feeling without letting it take over your mind and actions it is about facing storms without getting blown away

manage your reactions but do not suppress your emotions

don’t let the storm limit what you can see.

my sadness was a motivator my pain became my teacher if you listen closely to your hurt, it will say “there is a better way than this” and all you have to do is respond “show me, i’m ready”

you don’t always have to be on

sometimes we go back to our old life for a little while to remember that it no longer fits

feel wisely without letting what is temporary control you acceptance makes real freedom possible

self-awareness makes changed behavior possible

a storm may be powerful, but no storm is endless.

the days of letting your old fears and anxieties make all the decisions for you are over.

not every day needs to involve a “big win” for you to end up in a thriving and beautiful place.

a real conversation with a good friend can be so powerfully healing

often the hurt that weighs you down functions as a wall that stops you from fully engaging with the present moment.

when each of you embraces personal growth, you can create a home spacious and flexible enough to hold real love

you know you are developing wisdom when you can strike an easier balance between awareness of your own perspective and consideration for the perspectives of others

you have enough experience to face the storm and evolve from it.” (resilience)

an attachment to control essentially comes from having a bad relationship with change

emotional maturity does not create a flawless relationship; it just prepares you to better handle the ups and downs you’re bound to experience while you learn to love each other well.

preventative communication can reduce unnecessary arguments.

appreciating the mundane aspects of life as a couple is a sign that you have both grown so much

the freedom you feel when you realize that you don’t need their apology to move forward

maturity in a relationship is when you can both be calmly grumpy at the same time without taking it out on each other

“i will not join them in their turbulence.”

give support, but don’t try to fix everything embrace growth, but don’t expect perfection have boundaries, but change them as needed have determination, but rest and relax as well allow connection, but build with mature people be positive, but let yourself feel hard moments

don’t glorify being busy don’t rush important things stop doubting your progress

the friends who truly make time for you are worth more than a thousand acquaintances.

the intensity of your reaction reveals how much of the past you are holding on to

being where you are with intention and enjoying how far you have come help break the attachment to always craving results

healing happens in the present moment remember that when you are focusing way too much on the past

you need proper digital and in-person boundaries to support your mental health.

change will implore you to develop a dynamic identity, one where you allow yourself to let go of old parts of you so you can evolve.