You’ve probably heard the phrase “this too shall pass.” I have, too, usually during times when life felt heavier than I expected..
When you’re overwhelmed, heartbroken, lost, or just plain exhausted, hearing “this too shall pass” can sound empty.
Like, yeah, okay, but when?
And how?
And why does it hurt this much if it’s just going to pass?
I’ve been there too.
In moments where it felt like nothing was going right.
When I felt stuck in the same loop of thoughts, the same problems, the same kind of pain.
And in those moments, it’s tough to believe that things will ever feel different.
But over time, I’ve realized this phrase isn’t meant to fix anything or make the moment easier.
It’s just a way of remembering that things don’t stay the same forever.
Feelings shift. Situations change.
The heaviness slowly loosens, even if it’s not obvious while you’re in it.
And here’s something, this phrase applies to good moments too.
The peace. The joy.
Those pass too.
Which sounds sad, but honestly, it makes them more meaningful.
When you know something won’t last forever, you tend to hold it closer.
You appreciate it more.
In good moments, this phrase gently reminds us to stop and appreciate the moment.
If you’re in a tough place right now, you don’t need to solve everything today.
One small step is enough. A short walk. A bit of fresh air.
Finishing one simple task.
These things help you stay steady while the rest shifts in its own time.
What you’re feeling now is part of your story, but it’s not the whole story.
It changes. You change with it.
And eventually, the weight you feel today won’t sit the same way.
“This too shall pass.”
Not to dismiss what you’re feeling, but to remind you that nothing stays stuck forever.
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