Mindful Monday: The Beauty in Falling Apart

Right now, many of us are experiencing the intensity of change—both in the world and within ourselves. Structures are crumbling, truths are surfacing, and the ground beneath our feet can feel anything but steady.

Whether it shows up as a quiet longing or a complete upheaval, something is shifting. And while it can feel overwhelming or even frightening, it’s also an invitation.

This collective unraveling is calling us to return to what is most true.

Our souls yearn to be free, to live authentically, and to reconnect with our essence. And while that longing is beautiful, the process can be unsettling. Our egos resist. Our hearts ache. 

But something deeper knows: this is the path.

There’s so much happening around us that we can’t control.

But what we can choose is how we show up for ourselves in the midst of it all.

We can choose presence.
We can choose to take care of our bodies.
We can choose self-love.
We can stay grounded.
We can go inward and listen.

We can connect with the spiritual warrior within—courageous, compassionate, and aligned with truth. That inner strength is always here, waiting to be remembered.

Joseph Campbell spoke of the Hero’s Journey—a path we each walk at different points in our lives. It begins with a call, followed by a challenge, breakdown, and eventually, transformation. 
Then we return, not as we were, but more whole, more ourselves.

Maybe you’re in the middle of your own journey now. Whether it feels like a renovation or a full dismantling, it’s all part of the process. Change is rarely neat. It’s often messy, emotional, and filled with moments of doubt. But it’s also sacred.

I’ve had many times when I felt utterly broken, hopeless, scared, and unsure how to go on. But over and over, I’ve learned: the pieces that fall away are not the essence of who I am. They are old stories and ego structures ready to dissolve. In their place, something true begins to shine through.

As Campbell said, “Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.”

I now trust that I’m not here to put myself back together in the same way. I’m here to let what no longer serves fall away—and allow my soul to emerge more fully. True Nature takes care of the details. My practice is to trust, allow, and stay present.

As the saying goes, “When an eggshell is cracked from the outside, it is broken. When it’s cracked from the inside, it is reborn.” ~ Ama

Your transformation may not look like anyone else’s. It’s not meant to.

Can we trust your own path?

Can we meet ourselves with compassion, even when things feel messy or unclear?

If it feels like everything is falling apart, maybe it’s actually falling into place.

This is the journey. And this, too, is grace.
 

With love,

Diane