Is it better to have loved and lost or never to have loved at all?
Today I want to introduce you to Zoe, there are some people that have known life, not in all its joy, but also in all it’s tragedy, in all its loss, and all that one should not have to know. Zoe has lived so much of life, she is one that chooses everyday to see the life she gets to live, to treasure the ones she holds close, and to be a place of kindness to those she meets
Zoe is one that I felt a connection with almost instantly, I often find those that have lived life as she has, they can feel it in others, feel the deep desire to press on and know oneself. I have a deep admiration for this sweet human, for the ease in which it is to share time with her and the sincerity in which she sees her own life
We chat about growing up as an Albanian in Greece, about seeing her mom struggle and growing up coming alongside her in her own strength, how her mom to this day is her hero, and how her brothers have taught her much about herself and how to express love to others
She shares about loss in a way that is real, in a way that does not lessen its blow, but yet persists to press on. She shares how it can feel to not belong, to feel joy and safety and in an instant have it taken away
Zoe is one that speaks of what it is to be powerful, why it is our own duty to pursue a life we love and be someone we are proud of, to not worry of what others think of you, and that time and again you will need to choose yourself no matter what anyone else thinks
I know my time with Zoe has been one that reminded me of the reality that life will be what it may, but we choose always what we will become
So tune in today and meet Zoe, a human that knows what it is to be human, and one that will remind you it is ok for you to be just that also
And to you Zoe thank you, thank you for being real, being you, for allowing me to know you, for sharing time with me, for allowing yourself to be seen. You are a treasure in this world and one I am grateful and honored to know. Love you sweet girl and see you soon
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