Waiting

Waiting is hard. What are you waiting for? Are you in a season of expectant hope, like a child who has a hard time falling asleep the night before Christmas; or are you in a season of heartache waiting for something to shift, to move, to grow?

If you're in the latter, waiting when hope hurts, may you find rest by trusting the longing ache in your heart.

This might sound counterintuitive, especially if you feel like your longings bring you more discouragement and shame; but I believe those desires came from somewhere bigger than us-and they matter so much.

You matter so much. When you experience shame and fear in this period of waiting, try placing your hand over your tender heart and meet that place on the inside with your own comfort. Acknowledge what is real on the inside with your own nurturing and grace. When you think of what you're waiting for, be still and breathe.

You are worthy of whatever it is you're imagining. You are so incredibly worthy.

And I know those of you who have had multiple let downs within complex trauma, you're always waiting for the other shoe to drop, and waiting for something you're hoping for is terrifying. At Salt, we got you!

Don't walk through this season alone. Take the risk of holding the hand of a therapist, and we'll walk that gloomy road with you helping you to find the light.