We Were Never Meant to Fake It
Somewhere along the journey, we picked up a painful lie:
That there’s shame in starting over.
That taking responsibility for our part in the story makes us weak.
That if we just “fake it till we make it,” we’ll eventually be okay.
So we learned to wear masks.
We became skilled at presenting polished images, curating perfection for the world—while silently breaking on the inside.
We’ve learned to smile while struggling. To be “functional” even when we’re emotionally and spiritually depleted.
We’ve traded authenticity for appearance. And it’s left us scarred, overwhelmed, disconnected, and for many… in functional depression.
Is the Image Worth the Emptiness?
We keep going, we keep performing—but something inside us feels hollow.
We feel like shells of ourselves, emotionally numb yet outwardly “fine.”
Why?
To keep an image? To avoid judgment? To hide the truth?
Friend, it’s not worth it.
What If You Faced the Truth?
What if, instead of hiding your struggle, you chose to face it with grace?
What if you paused to ask yourself:
What led me here?
What patterns have I repeated?
What role did I play?
What can I do differently next time?
This isn’t about blaming yourself—it’s about owning your growth. It’s about reflection, healing, and then… beginning again.
Yes, You Can Start Again
The beautiful truth is: you can start again.
And again.
And again—until you align with your true purpose.
You are not too old.
You are not too broken.
You are not too late.
Here’s what starting again might look like:
🌱 Start the business you once failed at.
🌱 Apply for the job you feel underqualified for.
🌱 Rise up from the pit of depression.
🌱 Open your heart to love and date again.
🌱 Return to the course you dropped out of.
🌱 Seek reconciliation where possible.
🌱 Rebuild your relationship with God.
🌱 Start that new daily routine.
🌱 Begin the healing journey.
This Is Your Life
You are the author of your story.
You determine the beginning and the end—not shame, not fear, not failure.
And let me remind you of this unshakable truth:
“If God is for you, who can be against you?” (Romans 8:31)
“You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.” (Philippians 4:13)
Take heart from the story of Isaac in the Bible. He dug wells and kept losing them. But he didn’t give up. He dug again—until God gave him a well that was his, and no one could take it.
What if this is your moment?
What if this is the well that leads you to destiny?
Rise in Power, Rise in Truth
Today, let this be your invitation to rise:
✨ Rise in power.
✨ Rise in grace.
✨ Rise in hope.
✨ Rise in encouragement.
✨ Rise in truth.
Starting again is not failure—it is sacred courage.
You were created to rise.
So take a deep breath… and begin again.
Need support on your journey of starting over?
Contact me on 0729795131 for therapy, spiritual coaching, or a personal breakthrough session.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s rise—together.
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