Day 225: The Journey Within

Day 225: The Journey Within

“And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?” —Rumi

After everything, the dust, the ache, the survival—I’m starting to realize that healing isn’t just about moving forward. It’s about turning inward. Facing the quiet. Sitting with the uncomfortable. Letting go of the urge to escape, distract, or fix.

Today, I didn’t wake up with all the answers. But I woke up with a willingness to listen. Not to the world—not to the noise—but to me. And maybe that’s the hardest journey of all. Not back to someone. Not toward some imagined future. But deeper into the places I’ve long ignored—the broken parts, the buried parts, the parts I was too afraid to touch.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about finally asking, “What do I need?” and being patient enough to wait for the answer.

So today, I begin.

Not with fanfare.

Not with a checklist.

But with intention.

One honest step into the dark.

One steady breath toward the light.

And the quiet courage to say: I’m not running anymore.

Day 225,

One Step. One Punch. One Round.🌹

—Your Fellow Traveler