Finding Light in Life’s In-Between

Sometimes, I feel like I’m in a bit of a pickle… stuck somewhere between life as it is and life as it once was.

I feel as if I’m caught in a moment that seems frozen while the world moves on. Like I’m a puzzle piece that just doesn’t quite fit.

And there’s this pull… this strange urge to keep going.

But where to, exactly?

I don’t have that answer yet.

Living Between What Was and What Is

This is the time when I have to dig deep. To lift myself up and keep moving forward—even when my mind plays tricks on me and makes me question everything.

It’s about embracing the here and now… even when the here and now feels messy, uncertain, and a little rough around the edges.

The Puzzle Pieces of Healing

Maybe, in time, I’ll find the right puzzle pieces that fit… creating a picture that’s beautiful and meaningful—something that lights up my own soul and even shines for others to see.

Because that’s what this journey is, isn’t it?

A mix of exhausting, empty stretches… and moments of unexpected beauty.

They say time heals.

And I think… maybe they’re onto something.

The Light We Share

Living life isn’t perfect. It’s a constant process of refining, transforming, and embracing the quirks and flaws along the way.

Through all of this refining… we become something beautiful.

And in that, we gain the potential to leave a lasting impact on everyone we touch.

Each of us carries a light. A small spark that can brighten someone’s day… or even push back a little of the darkness we can’t control.

If you’re walking through grief, I want you to know—you’re not alone.

This entry is part of my healing journey… one that I’ve also poured into my books and journals.

You can explore them here.

May they bring comfort and hope as you continue your own walk beside grief.

As Psalm 34:18 reminds us:

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

– Janeece McCullough

Founder, EmpowerHER Widows Network

Live with purpose. Love without limits.