“It’s always darkest before the dawn.” ~Florence and the Machine 

Are you feeling a little lost and confused? Have you had your fair share of hard times lately? Has your world been turned upside down? If so, congratulations, you are on the verge of a breakthrough.

Everyone has gone through a time period like this at some point in their life. Often times it involves major changes and upheaval. Like losing a job, or going through a break up. But other times its more subtle then that. A growing feeling of discontent. Suddenly the life you worked so hard to build is not what you want any more. Which leaves you feeling confused and searching for guidance. Maybe you are out there enthusiastically pursuing your dream, but you keep being met with rejection and closed doors. You are at the point where you feel like you should just give up, where you can’t take it anymore. But don’t, cause you’ll miss the miracle that is just around the corner.

A breakthrough comes after your breaking point. The point of surrender, when you are able to let go of all your fears and strife. For some people it means reaching rock bottom. For others it’s coming to a place of peace and acceptance with their present circumstances. What does a breakthrough feel like? It’s just a simple shift in perception. Suddenly you see the world differently, and you see yourself differently. Your path becomes clear, everything starts to fall into place.  It may take place in one moment, or gradually over time. But you will reach it, and when you do, you will know it.

I can’t tell you when you will reach that breakthrough. I don’t know how long you will have to wait. But I can tell you that if you feel like everything is going wrong in your life, just hang tight, because something great is coming. I believe that the chaos that occurs before a breakthrough is because the universe is rearranging your life to make it bigger and better then before. Those challenging times when all seems lost is helping to build strength, courage, and character. They are meant to be times of growth, to push you out of your comfort zone and help bring you to the next level in your life.  And yes, they are necessary.

This blog is for all of you that are feeling discouraged and beat down by life. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and you are almost there. Embrace the challenge you are going through, look for the lessons, and find little things to be grateful for along the way. Then get ready, because your breakthrough is coming, and it’s going to be good.