"Nous guérissons d'une souffrance seulement en la vivant pleinement"

Experiencing something fully is the only way to truly heal from it. Think about that for a second. It's saying that you can't just skim over your problems and expect them to disappear. You have to dive in, feel every bit of it, and that's how you move on.

This idea has been around for a while. It's not just some modern-day mumbo jumbo. People have been saying similar things for centuries because it's real. Take the ancient Greeks, for example. They believed in catharsis, the process of releasing strong or repressed emotions. This was a big part of their tragedies. The audience would watch these intense plays, feel all the emotions, and leave feeling cleansed. It's the same principle.

Now, let's talk about a real-life example. Imagine you've lost someone you love. It's devastating. You might want to avoid the pain—stay busy, distract yourself, anything to not feel it. But then, one day, you let yourself cry. You look at their pictures, you talk about them with friends, you visit the places you went together. It's incredibly painful, but slowly, it starts to hurt less. You're not just numbing the pain, you're processing it.

So, how do you apply this wisdom in your life? When you're hurting, don't run away from it. Sit with it. Acknowledge it. Talk about it with someone you trust. Write about it. Let yourself feel everything. It won't be easy, but it's necessary. You can't shortcut healing.

Picture this: you're at a coffee shop with a friend. They've just gone through a tough breakup. They're trying to act like it's no big deal, but you can see the pain in their eyes. You suggest they tell you everything. They hesitate, but then they start talking. They share the good memories, the arguments, the heartbreak. By the end of it, they look exhausted, but there's also a hint of relief. They've started the healing process because they've allowed themselves to fully experience their suffering.

Healing is like that. It's messy, and it takes time. But by facing our pain head-on, we can eventually come out the other side stronger. It’s like when you fall and scrape your knee as a kid. You can’t just slap a band-aid on and pretend it didn’t happen. You have to clean it out, as painful as it is, to avoid infection and let it heal properly.

So next time you’re in pain, don’t just push it away. Give yourself permission to feel it all. Cry if you need to. Scream into a pillow. Write down every thought that comes to mind. Talk to a friend who gets it. The more you experience it, the more you’ll heal.

And remember, you’re not alone in this. Everyone goes through suffering. It’s part of being human. The good news? You’ll come out of it stronger, wiser, and more resilient. So, take a deep breath and face your pain. You’ve got this.