@texasartandsoul: Sometimes we have to be crushed to become who we're meant to be. I've been trying to grow lavender, and here's what I learned: When you squeeze it, crush it even... that's when it releases its fragrance. That's when it becomes what it was always meant to be. And isn't that just like life? The hard moments. The crushing seasons. The times when it feels like everything is falling apart. Those are often the moments that shape us into someone new... someone stronger, kinder, more compassionate. Recently, our preacher said something that hit me hard: "What if your pain wasn't for you, but for someone else... to show them that through the midst, there can be joy, and there is hope after?" That stopped me in my tracks. Because maybe the reason we go through what we go through isn't just about us. Maybe it's so we can turn around and help someone else who's walking through the same thing. Maybe our story (the messy, hard, beautiful, broken parts) is exactly what someone else needs to hear to keep going. So here's my question for you: What's a really hard season or moment in your life that crushed you, but ultimately turned you into a better person or gave you hope? You don't have to share anything too personal if you don't want to. But I'd love to hear your story. 👇💛 Because when we share our truth, we give someone else permission to keep going. Follow for more real talk, hope, and reminders that your story matters. 🎨✨ #CrushedButNotBroken #PainWithPurpose #HopeAfter #YourStoryMatters #LavenderMetaphor #ThroughTheMidst #StrengthThroughStruggle #ShareYourStory #HealingJourney #FaithAndHope #BeautifullyBroken #PurposeThroughPain #YouAreNotAlone #KeepGoing #HopeDealers

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Monday 20 October 2025 22:30:00 GMT