but get back up.

almost all of us have our own private hell.
something that keeps us up at night.
something that prevents us from dreaming.

sometimes others know about it.
loud and clear.

but most of the time it’s kept hidden.
as well as the fear that accompanies it.
the suffering happens in silence.
the hurt festers until it reaches one’s core.

and sometimes it becomes personal.
we feel flawed.
like we’re not measuring up.
 
 
it’s okay to be angry.
it’s okay to cry.
it’s okay to pound your pillow and wonder why.

what’s important is that next step.
that mandatory pick-yourself-up process.
that must follow, that must happen.

invite the tears, allow the anger.
our bodies and souls need an outlet in order to cleanse.
 
 
but get back up.
 
 

 
 
confront your ghosts.
surround yourself with support.
notice what delights you.
seek out beauty in each day.

rediscover the light and the laughter that reside within you.
and emerge from the darkness.

because you can.
because you will.
because you must.
 
 
tell me how you get back up.
 
 
 
 
get my free course!
 
 

34 Responses to but get back up.

  1. Deb Lange says:

    Yes, we need to ex firm, as if we dint we get riddled with disease. And once we have emptied pain, embraced it, felt it, surrendered to it, we can then renew.

    I have surrendered by lying still, by dancing, by cathartic body story telling, by screaming, by crying,

    I have renewed myself by being in nature, singing, mosaicung, dancing, connecting with animals.

  2. I get back up gently. I get back up decidedly. I get back up often.

  3. Susie says:

    I feel whatever I need to feel and then get back up simply by choosing (self)love. If I lean toward what makes me feel happier and choose that, everything shifts for the better.

  4. Elizabeth MacLeod says:

    I just go through … that brings me back up … for me, there is no other way… down into the trenches… but you know, sometimes a good, warm bath can sooth my weary soul too. Just sinking into the warmth of the womb perhaps… πŸ˜‰

  5. April says:

    As usual, I loved this April!! I get back up by telling that nasty little voice in my head to F-off! Then I drown her out and talk over her in my head and tell myself that I will overcome, remind myself that I have in the past and even plan exactly how I will. Thanks for the post…it fired me up! πŸ™‚

  6. Maria says:

    Yes indeed. πŸ™‚

  7. Meaghan says:

    My “get back up” strategies ….
    having a good sleep
    allowing myself to feel all of the ‘bad’ without trying to fix it
    anything to do with water – beaches, saunas, pools, creeks – releases the emotional
    shopping (but not very often)

    Thanks April … seems good timing for last week when many
    seemed to be struggling …

  8. What a beautiful reminder! Thank you for sharing! <3

  9. Barbara Coon says:

    Listening to my body as I lie under the clouds, rain and trees…. I feel my heart beat and my belly rise…. I breathe as my feet connect with the earth and I rise up again.

  10. Melissa says:

    I let my body mind and spirit get what it needs first. Plenty of water, good relationships around me -Lets keep them the positive ones… Maybe some comedy and LOTS of rest. That usually does the trick.

  11. Caylie Price says:

    Beautifully written.
    Personally I get back by repeating affirmations and reminding myself that no matter how small, ALL progress is positive.

  12. Cathy Sykora says:

    Beautiful words! It is a tragedy that we live in a world that often can create the idea that it is not okay to truly be where we are. I think that when we have “fallen” it is important to be able to make peace and fully embrace where we are and how we feel. This allows us to accurately take stock of the situation and figure out the best ways to get back up. When I need to “get back up”, I assess the situation and my needs, then create a plan of action, but most importantly, I also allow myself to truly be present in the moment and feel.

  13. Summer says:

    Yes. get back up! It’s what good stories are made of. How do I do it? I usually cry myself to sleep then wake up ready to start over and thankful for another breath. Another day.

    • April Lee says:

      oh, summer – you’ve mentioned an important aspect of my battle plan . . . crying! i find tears to be not only a huge release, but also a way to cleanse my soul.

  14. Brenda says:

    April, once again, a fantastically poetic post to help me when I’m keeping myself from dreaming. I surely have those nights when I’m just terrified and as you say, its okay, the sun will rise in the morning and I will get back up! Thank you!

  15. Puja Madan says:

    Beautiful and heartfelt as usual April. I get back up with love and kindness, allowing myself to come out on the other side, stronger, wiser and more courageous. I spend a lot of time in nature and meditating. Thanks for such a beautiful post.

  16. Cara Maclean says:

    Some laughter and a little perspective to shift my focus on what’s good in my world. That usually does the trick. And yoga of course helps too.

  17. I have a few things that help me during times like that – – writing, talking things out with someone close to me, spending time in nature. Those things all help me get back up, but what really gets me back up is focusing on my why, my purpose, my vision.

  18. victoria m. says:

    Hello April, I love what you’ve written because it speaks to our humanity… and that to get back up is also human.
    How do I get back up? I keep my eye on the goal and will not take “no” for an answer, keep in mind that failure is only feedback for success, and just keep on trucking.. because if I have time to sulk, I also have time to kick ass.

  19. Kellee M says:

    All of the above…water.music.driving.friends. Some days, a physical effort, and literally one foot in front of the other.

Leave a Reply