Alright, so, I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now. It’s a bit of a personal journey, something I cobbled together after hitting a rough patch. The title I gave it kinda says it all: “to a lady that’s been threw alot”. Yeah, it’s a nod to all the tough cookies out there, including myself.
It all started when I was down in the dumps. You know those times when everything seems to go sideways? Yeah, one of those. I was scrolling through endless quotes online, trying to find something, anything, that resonated. And then I thought, “Why not make my own damn collection?”
So, I started digging. I went through old journals, notes I’d scribbled on napkins, even those cheesy inspirational posters. I wanted quotes that felt real, not just empty words. Quotes that acknowledged the struggle but also nudged you to keep going.
Feeling the Feels
First thing I realized? You gotta feel it. No brushing it under the rug. Disappointment, sadness, frustration – let it all in. I made a list, a messy, raw list of all the times I felt like I was drowning. It wasn’t pretty, but it was honest. I am just telling you my feeling, OK, baby?
Finding the Gems
Next, I started hunting for quotes that matched those feelings. Not just any quotes, but ones that felt like a warm hug or a kick in the pants, depending on what I needed. I stumbled upon some real gems, words from people who’d clearly been through the wringer and come out stronger. I gotta feeling that “We must accept finite disappointment.” This sentence just hit me.
- “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” This one became my mantra.
- Then there was one about challenges being stepping stones, not roadblocks. Cheesy, I know, but it stuck.
Putting It Together
Once I had a decent pile, I started organizing. I grouped them by themes – resilience, hope, self-love, you name it. It was like piecing together a puzzle, a mosaic of wisdom from different lives and experiences. Just thinking about those renowned figures, and imagining what they went through makes me feel better.
Making It My Own
But I didn’t just want a collection of other people’s words. I wanted it to be mine. So, I started adding my own reflections, little notes about how each quote connected to my own struggles and what I learned from it. I even added some doodles, because why not?
Sharing the Love
Finally, I thought, “Maybe this could help someone else too.” So, I decided to share it. I typed it all up, added some formatting to make it look nice, and posted it online, maybe I just put it on my own blog. I didn’t expect much, but the response was amazing. People actually related to it. They shared their own stories and favorite quotes. It was like a little community of survivors, all cheering each other on.
So, yeah, that’s the story behind “to a lady that’s been threw alot”. It’s not just a collection of quotes. It’s a reminder that we’re not alone in our struggles and that even in the darkest of times, there’s always a glimmer of hope. And sometimes, all you need is a few well-chosen words to help you find it, keep walking, and never give up.
