The Journey Inward

Dear Rose Colored Glasses,

I am so grateful for how often you took the wheel and steered us through life. You took trauma and spun it into resilience. You took disappointment and spun it into a silver lining. You took criticism and spun it into character. You were always there to pick me up-and quickly. You fixed the inconvenient, protecting me from sadness, helplessness or angry. You wanted me to be happy and I love you for that.

But Rose, it’s time to remove your tinting because I desire to experience the world (and me in it) in all its imperfections, all its grittiness. I want to dive into the murky muck. I know I will get hurt and disappointed, that I may feel sad, lonely and lost, but I want it all. I want to make space for those feelings and hear the messages they bring. I don’t want to deny them anymore. I want a fuller, richer, deeper life than I’ve ever known before, where I feel ALL of my feelings. I want a life of authenticity and vulnerability.

I won’t forget you, Rosie, because I will most likely always find the positive. But not until I’ve faced and spent time in the mess.

This piece was inspired by a writer in my Manifestation Class who chose to thank her rose colored glasses and put them out of service. Her writing was so beautiful and the concept resonated deeply with me.

Photo: Flemington, NJ. 5.23.23 by LA