Do you think time heals all wounds? The ox asked the rabbit.
The rabbit shook her head and replied, I don’t think it’s time that heals. It’s what you do with time that makes us better or worse.
Time can definitely help us gain some perspective and distance from painful experiences. But I don’t think it’s just the passage of time itself that really does the healing.
It’s what we actively do with that time that makes the biggest difference.
Think about it – if you just let the days and months go by without really processing your hurt or taking steps to move forward, those wounds are just going to fester, right?
But if you use that time to reflect, to become aware of your thoughts, to lean on your support system, to work through your emotions in a healthy way – that’s when the real healing can happen.
It reminds me of when I went through a really tough breakup a few years back. At first, I just tried to bury my feelings and distract myself as much as possible.
But it wasn’t until I finally allowed myself to feel that pain, to journal about it, to talk to my friends – that’s when I started to turn a corner. The time itself didn’t fix anything, but how I spent that time did.
So yes, I think we need to be a little more intentional about this “time heals” thing. It’s not just going to happen automatically.
We have to make an effort to grow, to process, to become better versions of ourselves. Time gives us the space to do that work, but it’s up to us to actually put in the work.
Just something to think about the next time you’re struggling with something tough. Don’t just wait for time to wave a magic wand – use that time purposefully to help yourself heal and move forward. You’ve got this!
Thank you so much for the beautiful drawing @oxherdboy.
Beautifully said, and so very true.