"Great wars are followed by bad harvests."
We go through difficult and challenging times in our lives—and then there is the aftermath. Recovery isn’t instant, and the seeds of struggle don’t immediately yield prosperity. But with time, they will. All we have to do is pray for patience and trust in Him, as well as in the process.
We don’t give enough credit to the toll that tough circumstances take on the body and mind—both while enduring them and in the transition out of them. That toll can fuel self-judgment, often an unfair one, and deepen the void left behind. This space can be filled with either productivity or distraction. Usually, distraction takes the lead. After all, the mind seeks the path of least resistance, even if that path is destructive or not in our best interest.
Constructive choices—the ones that truly benefit us—are often more challenging because they demand more. When we’re in survival mode, when we are stuck in fight or flight, we take the safest path—the one that requires less from us. Our energy and mental capacity are reserved for the perceived immediate threat, not for the abstract possibilities of the future.
There is a way out, but we must first disengage to see it. And once we do—once we can see beyond our current situation and visualize the way forward—we can follow it. But stepping away is not easy. Emotional attachments and external influences can cage us in a world that no longer belongs to us. The process of breaking free may feel like it takes everything from you, but in time, you will recoup. You will recollect yourself and reconnect with who you truly are. Maybe, in that reflection, you will even find gratitude—for what you’ve become, regardless of what it took.
It will take time. Your past experiences may have sown bad seeds, leading to poor harvests, but seasons change. You will become.
You have fought well—against daily battles, against circumstances that tested you. Now, take your time. You have done what once seemed impossible. Be graceful and thankful, with full love for yourself. You’ve made it through, and that is no small feat. It will take time to find your rhythm, to get back on track.
It doesn’t necessarily get easier. But with time, the waves of struggle will lessen. The skills you’ve built will become your foundation—your rock.
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