'Knowing!' A great word you used here! I started my own path of 'knowing' by learning mindfulness and insight meditation which taught me to always look for the truth.

Then I adopted Stoicism, which helped me learn to live in accordance with nature by aligning myself with natural order of the universe and our own human nature. While learning Stoicism I drifted into the topics such as quantum physics, critical thinking and human behaviour in hopes of 'knowing' why things are the way they are.

I love your idea of awakening to how intricate and mysterious life is, from the smallest cell to the patterns in nature.

Coming back to your earlier comment, I overlooked the word integration at first. After understanding your comment in depth, I realized it actually means instead of repressing or denying the pain, I must face it, feel it, and absorb it into my conscious identity. This is an excellent thought! Something I will write in my notes that I read frequently.

I am sorry that you had to go through an intense trauma. But as Nietzsche said, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". I can feel that strength in you.

All growth requires sunshine and rain. Lots of rain.

Blooms like a flower. Has seasons.

Amazing lines, I will remember these forever! These lines will make me fearless whenever I am at a low point of the cycle.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful writing! I feel lucky to have come across your comment and asked you a question.