The Inner Dialogue Continues

Please pardon my dust. My mind feels like it’s in the middle of a construction zone right now, and things are a bit messy around me. The good news? I’m learning how to make adjustments—real, intentional ones—to create more balance in my world.

The best way I can describe this mental construction zone is like going to the gym. You know that soreness you feel after a tough workout? It’s normal—because muscles are actually being broken down before they get stronger. You don’t stop going to the gym when your body aches; you recover, and then you go back for more.

Lately, I’ve been holding on to this truth from Philippians 1:6: “…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
That verse reminds me that this rebuilding—though uncomfortable—is part of something beautiful God is doing in me. He’s not finished. Not even close.

My inner voices have a lot to say. They want to be heard. Some of them have been silenced for decades. A few of the louder voices try to overpower the quieter, more vulnerable ones. But every voice deserves a seat at the table. One by one, I’m inviting them to speak—to express their needs, their fears, their truth.

There’s only one request I’ve made of them: please, be quiet in the middle of the night so I can rest and recover.

Last night, my restfulness score was 97%. That didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of earning the trust of those swirling inner voices. They’re watching what I do during the day—how I’m giving time and attention to each member of my inner tribe. They believe me when I say I’ll listen. And I will. I promise to meet their need to be heard and to take thoughtful action.

If you’re anything like me—and you feel like parts of your past are still haunting you—please don’t try to walk through your construction zone alone. Seek help. Spend time with someone trained to guide you through the remodeling process. And yes, be prepared: it might hurt. Some of your loved ones may not understand what you’re doing.

That’s okay.

Keep going.

You’re worth rebuilding.

Have a great day.