Like a forest after a fire, healing—whether physical or emotional—often looks messier before it looks better. The inflammation that follows injury isn't just pain; it's the body's wisdom at work, rushing attention and resources to the wounded area. Similarly, emotional healing often requires us to look directly at what hurts, making the pain feel more intense before it begins to ease.
When we understand this process, we gain patience with our own healing journey and that of others. That heightened tenderness around an emotional wound, like the swelling around a physical injury, signals that healing work is happening beneath the surface. The focused attention that makes things temporarily more sensitive is actually part of the restoration process.
This wisdom applies to everything from skinned knees to wounded hearts. The path to healing isn't always linear—it's a complex dance of attention, care, and time. Sometimes things need to feel more intense before they can truly begin to mend.
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