Transformation can feel like a big crashing wave. Often happens in the midst of challenge, hard times and pain. Sometimes it feels like it’s tough to get out. Like it could never get better or we cannot see the light.

Fighting it makes it harder and more painful. Embracing it makes it easier. Gratitude makes it a bit less painful. Easier said than done, no doubt.

It’s often hard to find gratitude in the midst of it. Often it’s far later, after the wave that the incredible transformation is illuminated and the sunshine felt.

We’ve all been through tough times. I, too, have been through some really rough times. And I can tell you that even though I know hard times make me stronger, I didn’t want to go through it when I was in it. I didn’t know if I’d make it through. The moments, days, weeks and months of pain certainly didn’t seem worth any kind of transformation. And yet, now, I am grateful.

If you’re in a wave right now. Even if you’ve lost hope. Borrow a little hope from me. Hang in there. The light is on the other side. The transformation is on the other side. The wave will eventually complete and become calm. And likely you will look back after it all with gratitude it led to your transformation.

Photo captured in Hermosa Beach, California 2022Transformation can feel like a big crashing wave. Often happens in the midst of challenge, hard times and pain. Sometimes it feels like it’s tough to get out. Like it could never get better or we cannot see the light.

Fighting it makes it harder and more painful. Embracing it makes it easier. Gratitude makes it a bit less painful. Easier said than done, no doubt.

It’s often hard to find gratitude in the midst of it. Often it’s far later, after the wave that the incredible transformation is illuminated and the sunshine felt.

We’ve all been through tough times. I, too, have been through some really rough times. And I can tell you that even though I know hard times make me stronger, I didn’t want to go through it when I was in it. I didn’t know if I’d make it through. The moments, days, weeks and months of pain certainly didn’t seem worth any kind of transformation. And yet, now, I am grateful.

If you’re in a wave right now. Even if you’ve lost hope. Borrow a little hope from me. Hang in there. The light is on the other side. The transformation is on the other side. The wave will eventually complete and become calm. And likely you will look back after it all with gratitude it led to your transformation.

Photo captured in Hermosa Beach, California 2022