Homeless woman in San Francisco (Photo credit: Franco Folini)

A Beautiful Mess

“As she almost collapsed to the ground, she stopped and looked around: she looked at herself and said, “What a mess you are,” but what a beautiful mess, it’s called strength. You are black and blue, scared and exhausted. But I am proud of you at how far you have come, and you didn’t give up, you have been through a lot. She recognized how much strength already existed inside her, and how much strength she had gained along the way. She stood up tall, even though she was tired, hungry, and exhausted, putting one foot in front of the other, she continued on her journey.”

~ Mary Costanza, A Woman’s Heart and Soul

Blessings, Lydia

All Will Be Well ~ St. Julian of Norwich