Where there is ruin,
There is hope for a treasure.
This is a reminder from Rumi that every time there is a deconstruction,
A collapse,
It's an opportunity for us to rebuild,
Build something new again.
And in that way,
Normalize collapse,
Normalize destruction.
That it's okay,
It's part of the process of transformation,
Of growth.
The reality is things do fall apart.
Look at plants,
Look at life itself.
Things grow and then things die.
Into the earth,
They become fertilizer,
And then they grow again,
And then they collapse again.
But in a 3D layer,
Things fall apart.
We lose jobs,
Our careers fail.
We burn down different identities.
Someone's daughter,
Someone's partner,
Maybe.
Relationships end,
And so do our beliefs.
It feels like a loss,
Because it is a loss.
It's a loss of something old to create space for something new.
It's a renovation.
So the next time you experience a collapse,
To break down what this collapse reveals,
What opportunity it creates for you.
A breakdown shows what was not aligned,
Or no longer aligned.
A breakdown shows what wasn't sustainable,
What was costing you your health,
Your mental health,
Your emotional health.
And a breakdown also reveals what you've now outgrown.
So instead of asking,
Why did this happen to me?
Ask,
What is this creating space for?
Micro-practice.
Just name one thing,
One thing that's changed,
One thing in your life that's shifted,
And I want you to complete this sentence.
Because that ended,
Now I can.
Because this ended,
Now I can.
And for the deeper,
Deeper journal prompt,
Ask yourself,
Hey,
What are they building differently this year?
How am I going to be different this year?
What do I want to be different this year?
And of course,
The theme song to underwrite your journal practice,
A powerful song by Andra Day called Rise Up.
And that's the end of today's Rumi's Reflection.
Stay steady,
Stay powerful,
And stay grounded,
Especially with today's inspiration.
And I'll see you tomorrow.
