the work is constant, pain and uncertainty inevitable

Today, I am grateful for the magnificent relationship I have with "my person." 

I am learning growth and peace are only possible when I accept that the work is constant, and that pain and uncertainty are inevitable. The light lives within the shadow, one cannot exist without the other. 

I accomplished being direct about what I want.  I’ve spent so long worried about what others would think of me if I expressed a need or a want, just recognizing this behavior is a huge step in my progress, actually noticing it in the moment and taking the courageous action to reprogram is a milestone. 

I delighted in connecting with my soul sister, in the time and space to "unpack another box" of past-programming, and in being ok when I'm not feeling 100% ok.