There’s no single “aha!” moment that snaps you out of a low frequency. For me, it was a slow, stubborn realization:Everywhere I looked, I saw pain – every word felt like an attack, every day a battle.But I couldn’t change the world, and I couldn’t make others stop hurting me. The only power I had was to stop letting it in.I chose, one day, to want something different.And that’s where my journey back to joy began:I stopped just existing. I decided to start living.
I don’t meditate well (ADHD is a stubborn companion), but I walk.Walking, with music loud and my mind free to wander… is my therapy.I demand time for myself, even when there’s never “enough.”That’s the trick: You have to take it, own it, and protect it.As I move, I let thoughts tumble out of my head and onto my phone.Writing them down lets me see them clearly, sometimes even laugh at them.Moving my body after years of neglect changed everything about how I feel about life.
Is it easy? Hell no.Every day, it’s a choice.People, old wounds, and ancient programming tug at me, but I’ve learned to say, “Not today.”I can’t change what’s happened, but I don’t have to let it cloud my future.
When I catch myself spiralling, I let myself feel it, cry, curse, fall apart.But I refuse to let it consume me.I acknowledge the pain, thank it, and then let it go.If action is needed, I act; otherwise, I move on.
Joy isn’t always some huge, public declaration… sometimes, it’s just humming along to a song while folding laundry,laughing out loud at an audiobook, or letting my body move, even if the only witness is the kitchen sink.
For anyone who feels guilty about happiness, stop.Your joy is permission for others to find theirs.There will always be those who want to pull you back into the dark.You don’t owe them your energy or your explanation.Remove yourself if you need to, or stay and consciously decide how they affect you,but never, ever let anyone convince you that joy is selfish.
If my daughters, or anyone I love, remembers one thing from me, let it be this:It’s never too late to take back what you unknowingly gave away.You are the only one who needs to give yourself permission to be happy, to heal, to be whole.
“Happiness is a Swedish sunset—it is there for all, but most of us look the other way and lose it.” – Mark Twain
So don’t look away.Claim it, raise your frequency, and make the choice – again and again,to live, not just exist.
That’s rebellion. That’s healing. That’s being alive.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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