“You are no joke.
You quite literally got after it, every single day this week.
Your intensity was unrivaled by your perception of your best.
You are that proof you seeked.
What you do daily,
even now after all this you still want to give more of yourself before the week ends.
You feel you have more to give,
and you’re well beyond where you last thought you had given all you had.
You are hurting inside.
I know, I see it.
No matter how strong a face you uphold.
You hurt, your actions show me that.
Well go on then, I give you permission.
Get taken away by the ambitions of your broken heart.
It won’t heal that wound though.
You know that wounds only heal when you stop picking at them.
Your heart will continue to break further, so just go.
Walk in a direction and don’t look back.
Don’t poke the wound anymore.”
“You are no joke. You quite literally got after it, every single day this week.” This affirmation starts off strong, recognizing hard work and dedication as undeniable proof of one’s capabilities. It’s a reminder that our actions often speak louder than the doubts that whisper in the back of our minds, serving as tangible evidence that we are indeed capable of surpassing perceived limits.
However, this praise is not without its shadows. “You are hurting inside. I know, I see it. No matter how strong a face you uphold.” Here, the dialogue shifts, peeling back the layer of accomplishment to reveal the struggle beneath. This is a powerful admission that success and pain often coexist. The drive that pushes one to continue, to always give more, can also be a flight from unresolved pain—a pain that no amount of external achievement can truly mend.
“You feel you have more to give, and you’re well beyond where you last thought you had given all you had.” This line explores the paradox of potential: the more we push ourselves, the more we discover hidden reservoirs of strength and resilience. Yet, this unyielding push can also be a double-edged sword. The relentless pursuit of goals can become a means of escaping from facing the deeper, more painful introspections that might otherwise lead to healing.
“Well go on then, I give you permission. Get taken away by the ambitions of your broken heart.” This permission is a double entendre; it suggests both a liberation and a warning. It acknowledges the unstoppable force of a person driven by a blend of ambition and emotional pain but also hints at the inevitable consequences of ignoring one’s deeper emotional needs.
“You know that wounds only heal when you stop picking at them.” This advice is profound yet often the hardest to follow. It speaks to the human tendency to revisit and re-examine our hurts—whether out of a habit, in a misguided attempt to understand them better, or simply because letting go is terrifying. The call to action, “Walk in a direction and don’t look back. Don’t poke the wound anymore,” is both literal and metaphorical. It urges a forward motion away from past habits and hurtful memories towards a future where perhaps, the heart can find the space and peace to heal.
This self-dialogue encapsulates a deep psychological battle—one of recognizing and celebrating one’s strengths while also confronting the uncomfortable truths about personal pain and the limits of ambition as a salvation for deeper emotional wounds. It underscores a fundamental truth: true healing requires more than just relentless forward movement; it requires the courage to face and nurture our deepest hurts.
