“The only way out is through” (Robert Frost) So don’t give up, you’re almost there. It takes as long as it takes.
If you are going through Hell Keep going.
Life is It’s not a panacea of perfect days or a bed of roses.
The waters can be rough and we get tumbled and scratched by thorns picking roses or blackberries, trying to taste the sweetness of the moment and days gone by.
If you have ever struggled with anxiety, depression, or any array of mental health dis-eases, an injury or medical condition; rest assured you are not alone. Covid can heighten and illuminate your struggles with any one of the above, in these surreal times.
If you’re going through hell keep going and reach out to someone to support you.
When life hands you lemons and believe you me, it will; Are you going to pucker up butter cup and give me a kiss (better not in Covid or I might push you.. ha) or are you going to make the most of it? Just add some agave or jaggery, a substitute I recently heard about. Stevia will do and yes, sugar is ok too, and make the most of it. A little sweetness always helps in a bad patch unless you’re a sugar addict of course.

If you have ever stubbed your toe or baby finger then you know exactly what I mean. You never knew a tiny toe could give you so much pain until you stub it. Or have you ever slept in bed with a mosquito?
Worse yet, have you suffered a major surgery or gone through an accident or perhaps the worst depression you have ever gone through in your life?
Everyone’s hell is their own and yet everyone wants to compare there’s with their friends and some might not even understand how this could be so bad. Others feel guilty for it seemingly being so small of an issue and yet, it is putting them through so much purgatory; it’s their truth.
Hell is Hell ok, and it doesn’t matter what anyone else is going through.
This is precisely why I believe in heaven on earth or hell on earth.
There is no there. The devil is standing at your door and it’s up to you if you open it or not. If you choose to, take it’s little horns and embrace them and give it a name so you can let go of this little or big devil.
What you say to yourself matters.
Beating yourself up for having the feelings will keep them omniopressant.
So what to Do, when the devil is knocking on your door?
- Give it a face so you can look it in the eye and tell it to leave
and take your power back.
2. Lock it up and tell it you are sick and tired of this place.
3. Call someone and have a little chat.
4. Go for a walk and bring a leash and you can walk it right out of you or with it at your side. Soon you’ll make peace with this annoying monster. After all, the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know.
5. Drown the bastard!!! Just blame it on the devil. Hey, the devil made you do it.
This will end and it is up to you to take good care of yourself daily and ride it out. Nothing lasts forever.
The best thing I have found when I’m going through hell is to:
- Stop beating myself up.
- Do affirmations in the morning and evening everyday.
- Trust the process.
- Love yourself no matter what.
- Get support and reach out!
Hell!!!! It with come and it will go but heaven is a place I want to spend more time, what about you? So make sure you are with people that can remind you “this too shall pass” encourage you and love you through it.

Please remember that we all go through these same hellish times and you are not alone. Thanks so much for reading. I know this is a tough time for people and I truly empathize.
Please remember to like (if you do of course), comment and or share. I truly appreciate your support.
With so much ❤️ and Support Always,
Cindy
You can always find me on the following and:
“Hell is Hell ok, and it doesn’t matter what anyone else is going through.” Truth in one sentence! ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing Lisa!!! I know you have had your days like we all have. Glad you are onto better days.. Have a good one!❤️ Cindy
I have and am happy to be on to better days with more ahead!
Of course, I had a good cry last night, but you’ll have that!
XO
Yes indeed!!!! I do love that Lisa!!!! Ha! You know me well. 🌈😍xo
Loved that sentence too!
Thanks, me too!❤️ well i should since I wrote it.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love the lips and lemon art. The Rolling Stones would be jealous: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=rolling+stones+lips+logo
I agree with you!!!! LOL
Loved this post!
So glad and so appreciate you sharing with me!!! 🤗❤️🤗❤️
Thanks, I’m so glad!! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh thanks so much!❤️
Wow! That’s quite a interesting piece. So well presented and those small antidotes are love!❤❤
Thank you Nawazish!!!! Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ Cindy
Well said Cindy. Well all have our good, bad and turbulent phases. But one should always believe that, ” it shall pass too as nothing is permanent”. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. Take care ♥️
Thank you Radhikas! I appreciate your wise comments. This is so true… Always, Always, Always light at the end of the tunnel. ❤️ Cindy
I try to do everything on your list when I’m going through hell too – it’s not always easy but it will always pass 🙏
Thank you for this message, Cindy❤
You are so welcome Rishika and thanks for reading❣️ 🙏❤️ Cindy
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There is not Heaven without Hell, we just have to go up 😃
Well Said!!!! Thank you for sharing that!!! Have a heavenly day ❤️ Cindy
Thanks, and you too Cindy! ❤️
🤗❤️🙏 Will do!!!!
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Thats what I do, I leave everything and go for a walk. It always calms down the devil me.
Intresting post.
What a great to hear!!!! Thanks so much for reading and commenting! Have a great day!
❤️ Cindy
My pleasure Cindy. You too have a great week ahead. 💜
Thanks and you as well! ❤️
Great, relevant post, Cindy. The worst, prolonged hell I ever lived through turned out to be the biggest blessing of my life! Here’s to hell’s lessons! 🌞
Ain’t it the truth Lisa!!!! Would love to know what this is, if you feel like sharing.. Love that! Yes, cheers to hell’s lessons!!! 👏👏👏 ❤️Cindy
Of course! I wrote about it briefly in my blog post “Escaping Normal.” Would love for you to read it! 🌞
will do!!! Thanks.. 🙏🙏🙏
such a beautiful site you have.. I can’t find it… can you by chance link that one. It also says I’m not following you? zof course I am. I tell you W.P. grrrrrr.
Huh, odd! I have problems with WP regularly. Thanks for the kind words, Cindy. Here it is: https://microofthemacro.com/2020/05/22/escaping-normal/
oh good, glad I’m not alone. You’re in my follow now again. Thanks I’ll check it out..
so glad this happened. I remember reading all of your posts and liking them. When I have to sign up on email not reader I think it “erases” everything. I don’t know what’s happening to be honest. If you by chance know please lmk … I commented on your beautiful post!!!❤️
Will do, and thanks so much, Cindy! 🌞
Hope you got my comments on your site. Lmk. someone else hasn’t. Thanks.
I saw that you gave me a lot of likes, thank you dear girl! If you commented, I either responded or liked the comment. I think you said you commented on Escaping Normal, but I did not see that. Just checked my spam folder. Nothing’s there.
Glad those came through and not sure how I’ve missed all of your posts! 🙃… I think that is the one I responded on. The one you sent me to look at. Oh Brother.
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just tried to comment and I see it there.. lmk if you get it.. thanks and rechecked some likes…
This post was so needed Cindy. Good days are excellent but they are overshadowed even when a day of bad comes. It takes a lot of courage to see that a good day will come. Patience is a virtue in times like these. Everyone struggles on their own and in their own way. Not everyone might know what one had struggled through even when they kept a straight face through all the hardships. A dear friend, maybe a parent, a sibling or someone other than them really help if one can becomes comfortable talking to them. Dogs or animals for that matter help so much. They’ll understand that we are going through a bad time and stick with us in their own annoying way. Haha. Loved the post Cindy. Thank you for sharing. 😇
Hi Kumar, So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on the page here. It is so true we need patience and sharing it with others sure helps and of course our beloved animals!!! We deny so of what we are going through often. I had fun writing it but not sure any of the humor was received. Oh well, we try.. lol. Much appreciated and have a great night!!! ❤️ Cindy
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Cindy, thank you for your wonderful post. Life ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. Your 5 tips are excellent to get us through the rough times. I hope all is well with you. Take care.
Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I so much appreciate you letting me know. Glad they were helpful. All is good here and I hope with you. Will do and you as well! ❣️ ❤️C
It’s an wonderful post, Cindy
So very well written 💙
So glad you liked it Era and appreciate you letting em know! ❤️
Pleasure is all mine 💙
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Such profound and a powerful message — “Hell is Hell ok, and it doesn’t matter what anyone else is going through.”
Thanks so much Nathi. I’m so glad you liked it and appreciate your comment. Have a great day! ❤️
Always my pleasure 😇
This post had me laughing out loud many times Cindy😆 I’ve always loved that Robert Frost quote and find it to be 100% the way forward is through…not around, over, under or avoidance. It’s best done straight on and through. I literally have this sentence in my resume, “When life gives me lemons I know how to make the best lemonade” I’ve had that in there for years and it always breaks the ice with whomever is interviewing me🤗 Great post Cindy, so much love sister❤❤❤
Oh YAY!!!! I hoped it would hit someone like that. Yes, he is often. At frist I said through.. whish I fouled up as I put them all together..Lol. Love that one too. So funny I was just interviewed and think I used it or if I didn’t better go and add it.. lol. Happy you laughed and thanks for letting me know Maria!❤️ xo C
You got it❤ btw….I wrote 2 posts on my experience and they’re up on my blog🤗 not sure if you saw them….I know WordPress can be glitchy 😆
Oh nooooo.. I did see them.. I responded to both too.. yesterday right? Keep me posted.. grrrrr WP
I just checked because I knew I didn’t miss any notifications or comments. Your comments aren’t there on either post my dear which is why I asked you….Hmmmmm🤔
Thanks for looking.. This worries me.. I’ll look after my morning client and get back to you . As you can expect it was long.. lol 🙏🙏🙏
WordPress is so weird sometimes 😕
so glad you checked. it’s not in spam or comments. Lordy.. thanks for telling me. I’ll share on your site when I get back from early clients this morning. soooo drives me nuts.. 🤗❣️
I know it does, take your time my love❤
I responded again on the first one. can you let me know that you got it. i see it there.
Yes, I got it🙏
sent the other one as well. It shows it sent on my end.
Very helpful post, Cindy. I think all the negatives are causing me insomnia. We all hope for better times! I need to take that walking suggestion to heart. I was happy to read in the comments that you are OK. Every time I hear about the wildfires, I wonder how you are. Stay safe. <3 Cheryl
So glad to hear that Cheyrl and see you are back. Oh boy, I’ve been having a harder night sleeping a bit too (shared in on friday is it fun day yet post… lol). I do think it is creating havoc and I’m seeing I have to move with all of this sitting. Thahnks for sharing and glad you liked it. It was fun to write. Awww you are so sweet to think of me an I do hope you are ok as well with the hurricanes. You stay safe as well. ❤️🤗 Cindy
♡ This is Extreme Prejudice; it’s Crystal Clear Clarity that I Love “Hell” as I Love MySelf, EveryOne and EveryThing, I Find Heaven more than just a Bit Boring with ALL Those Rules, Regulations and What Not 😂🤣😅😆😁😄😃😀🙂
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You are funny!!! Hell does seem to be our biggest teacher.. I guess that’s why we stay so long.. lol🤣🤣🤣
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◇ ARE Our PsychoDynamics, InterActions with Others A Cumbersome Burden or A Welcome Relief; does it Matter, the Either/Or 🤔 ?…for Me, Personally, it’s ALL About Looking to My Experience and Being Equitable rather than Equality that means Tit-For-Tat; if I AM Resentful I AM OverCareTaking and if I AM Greedy I Get My Just Desserts…there ARE those things Others Do Better than I Do and vice versa; so, as a Divorced Boy, I Now Accept SHE!!! Expected Far Too Much of Me…ergo, I Dodged a Bullet in a Very Painful Way that is a Lot Less Pain, Death Even, than if I Had Capitulated to HER!!! Demands then Strayed But A Little; so now, I Wait and My Soul Spouse WILL!!! Announce HerSelf and We WILL!!! Enter in to an Equitable and Respectful, Romantic Relationship via Soulful Connection, Our Psychological Synchronisity especially when in DisAgreement and Sexual Compatibility
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Perfect post 😊
Ah well this post’s really cool cindy… surely it will influence a lot….
So glad you like it Prince and I appreciate you letting me know!!!🙏❤️ Cindy
I love your pieces, Cindy. Always so inspirational! There’s hope for all of us. Thank you for writing this. ❤️❤️❤️
You are so kind Rishika and so glad you enjoed it!!! This one was fn for me to write and glad it iis inspiring to you. Have a great day! ❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic post, very thought provoking and interesting
Thank you so much Jack. I so much appreciate you letting me know!!! ❤️ Cindy
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That’s a lovely post Cindy❤️ Thanks as always for sharing your beautiful thoughts🙂. Going through bad times, what my way out to peace is “God” . I just leave it to The Almighty that whatever is happening, is for a reason Of course and I believe the reason and purpose to be always good. And this belief actually keeps you moving. 😊
Take care
‘Samreen’
Thanks Samreen and what great thoughts you have here.. you are so right, turning it over always steers us right. Thanks for sharing this and have a beautiful day!!! ❤️
Pleasure always Cindy ❤️
To you too as well😊
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I had a dream last night where I ran into the Devil, Cindy. So here you are with a post.The devil said, “Oh no not you!” Apparently I scared the heck out of him. 🙂 –Curt
I am soooo laughing right now.. thanks for sharing this with me!!! oooh have magic powrers! Please guard me in my dreams!
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Perfect advice Cindy! I love this part, too: “better not in Covid or I might push you” lol
LOL!!! So glad you liked it and got a chuckle it!!! Thanks for reading and letting me know. So appreciated! ❤️ Cindy
Thanks Cindy for sharing another insightful post . It is definitely True we go through hell on earth from time to time. Thank God it passes and we also have some blissful days (heaven on earth) .
It is all a learning experience here on earth school. . I am grateful that I am still here to learn from the good the bad and the ugly . All excellent teachers. .
Stay well and safe and keep sharing your inspirational wisdom 🥰🧘♀️
You are so welcome Marlene and you are so wise and right. It’s the good days that sustain us and see us through the challening ones.
I like that,.. Earth School! We are all teachers to each other alright. You stay safe and well and glad you are on the planet and we can share this inspirational connection and wisdome. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
You are right about this… everyone is going to go through some kind of major hit at some time in their life! I have been there and done that already. Your post reminds me of the country song, “If you’re going through hell keep on moving…”
Great advice. Very hard to do when in the middle of it all!
Dwight
I appreciate your insight Dwight. You are so right. It hits us all at different times. Oh, I have to look that song up. Wish I’d have known it, I would have added it. Who’s the singer? My kids LOVE country!!!!! Thanks much and have a
GREAT day!!! ❤️🤗🙏 Cindy
This is the Youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50L4GYhpLc
OMG … LOVE THIS AND THE AD PAIRING. thanks much!!!! I’d love to out on my post. 👏👏👏👏👏
Knock yourself out. You can go back and edit it into your post!
LOL!!! thanks I may.. not sure why but it’s so fun I just might thanks !!!!!
just said to my kids “do you know him?” Their response was “obviously”. I live under a rock i guess. lol
Ha Ha! this made me smile really big!
Glad to make you laugh!!! 🤣🤣🤣. Made me feel dumb… and laugh too. Next time I have to say. Oh I’m adding my fav country singer to the mix.. Oh, yours too.. wild… lol🤣🤪
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Really great post! Affirmations are honestly so helpful!
SOOOO glad you liked it.. so fun to write.. ❤️🤗 Cindy
Thanks for the tips.
Tony
Thanks so much for reading and commenting Tony!!!
I couldn’t agree more! It’s what we make of it… I try to create as much heaven as possible but I find I’m far better at creating a lot of hell! 😉 I’m trying to work on that… 😂
Hey Welcome back Beck!!
Lol… as love as you’re having fun stirring something up it’s all in good fun!!! Thanks for your comment’❤️
Lot’s of wisdom in this pep talk, Cindy, and delivered with a helping of humor. 🙂 This is a really hard time and your statement that “What you say to yourself matters” is profoundly true. Great list of things to do to maintain balance and keep stress at bay. 😀
Thanks sooo much and glad you enjoyed reading it and thanks so much for sharing!!! Much appreciated. I do believe I am now following you.. please let me know otherwise.. thanks ❤️
Such an attractive piece😍💯
Thanks for sharing😊
Thanks so much for reading it and sharing your thoughts with me. It means a lot. ❤️ Cindy
Wow..lovely post, Cindy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Glad you liked it Murali, and thanks so much for reading and commenting. ❤️Cindy
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Wonderful and needed words. I liked every one.
Thanks so nicely shared and paired with your words! ❤️🙏 Cindy
You are welcome dear Cindy.
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I loved these words and thoughts. This is outstanding and needs to be read by more people. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad you liked it Johnie! I had a lot of fun writing it actually. I appreciate you reading and your kind comment! ❤️ Cindy
Needed words dear Cindy. We must try to out-run the devil.
Oh thanks Johnie!
We sure do!!!!
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I like the way you pen things
Thanks so much Vinx!!! Much appreciated!!! ❤️
‘This too shall pass’…this is the one life mantra I swear by during those hell on earth phases…which come way too often for me…nice to know it helps you too🤗
🤣 Birds of a feather..lol.. Glad it helps you as well! Thanks so much for sharing wih me and reading. Much appreciated! ❤️🤗
Awesome post! Affirmations have gotten me through the worst of times!
Thanks Cherie! I really appreciate you taking time to share with me. Yes, aren’t affirmations the best! Here’s affirming a wonderful day!!!
❤️ Cindy
You’re very welcome, Cindy. Blessings to you!
And to you ❤️🤗
Great advice my friend. Yes we all have those lemon days for sure. Some great tips on how to get through them. Thank you. Sending love ❤️ and hugs 🤗 Joni
Glad you liked them Joni!!!! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. Making lots of lemonaide these days.. lol . Big hugs and love to you. ❤️🤗 Cindy
Incredible words of wisdom I should say. Truly we all go through hell and trying to shove it off as if it’s non existent really solves nothing. Hence trying to seek ways to get past it and improve our condition.
I loved the homour you added… made the post light and fun.
Still holding on to “this too shall pass”. It’s like my light at the end of the tunnel💚❤
2 times in a day… lucky me. Oh I’m so glad you liked it Joel, thank you. We sure do and that’s where things grow legs and take over. Happy you felt the fun in truth which is what I hoped for. Truly grateful for your kind heart and time.. ! ❤️Cindy
Thank you, Cindy.
It was an amazing post by you. I’m the lucky one for reading it!😊💚
Aww thanks Joel! ❤️
Anyways, I follow you but it seems I’m unable to receive notifications of your post. I’ve checked and it seems there’s nothing wrong but I still can’t receive them. Only way you come into mind is when I see your comments on other people’s posts. If you could help me fix it please do.
Oh Joel, that would be ashame to miss your posts and I appreciate your kind comments. This happens to me too. Did you just make another lovely comment to me that I don’t see now on my recent post? Kiss the page.. I’ll check but I’m sure you’re not in my spam.. Am I in yours. Lmk if you’ve heard from me lately as well. ❤️🤗Cindy
You’re not in my spam.
I don’t know why WP does this. I’ve been having trouble receiving notifications from you and some other bloggers I follow. It sucks!
I don’t know how to fix it💔
Oh good! You’re not in mine either. I know and sometimes I like some posts and then they aren’t marked and I have to go back later. It takes so much time as it is. It is so frustrating! ❤️ 🐯 grrrr
I guess it is what is. WP breaking my heart💔
Lol 😂 🥺
That’s life…I think how we’re able to deal with whatever is presented before is important!
You are so right! I truly appreciate your comment! Thank you! ❤️ Cindy
Pleasure! Take care ❤
You too!!! ❣️
That’s life…I think how we’re able to deal with whatever is presented before us is important.
Totally agree!!! Great insight! thanks 🙏
Exactly, learn to deal with whatever comes your way..!👊
Quite a lovely read, cindy..!🤗🤗💕
You got it!!!! 👊👊👊 Boom! Thanks Akshita!🙌
My pleasure cindy🤗🤗❤
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Thank you so much Chuck! Hope you are well! ❤️ Cindy
Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! So far so good! Hope you are well too!
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ahhhh very kind and fingers crossed, the blessing of another day is upon us. 🤗❤️🤗🥰 Thanks! 💪🏽
One of the best blessings of all – meeting a new day, isn’t it, Cindy??
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Yes, indeed soooo true Chuck!!! ❤️
Very well written, Cindy…it’s crazy relatable…I’ve my share of heaven & hell…both exist within me…created by me…could be due to my sickness, circumstances…though, I’m a strong believer of whatever happens, it happens for a reason…even hell is a good teacher…mentor…telling me to act/react differently…sometimes I can…sometimes, I can’t….does it makes any sense?….thanks for a lovely sharing.
I really appreciate your thoughts and sharing Navin. Yes, it makes perfect sense to those of us who have been there, like you have and I most certainly have. Hell is a great teacher, you are soooo right. I do think it gets easier navigating and moving to heaven quicker with practice. But hey, we can’t know heaven unless we’ve been to hell right?! ❤️
You’ve so much power in your words….I could already sense from the energy….somehow….now this is stuck in my head….”But hey, we can’t know heaven unless we’ve been to hell right?!” ✨
Oh thanks sweet Navin! Glad we both know it but frequent Heaven more often. It sure feels better! ❤️🤗
You’re welcome, Cindy. Heaven surely feels better….though the path to it is through pain of different grades ❤️✨
You got that right Navin!!!! ❤️
Have a heavenly day!
🥰 Cindy
Thank you Cindy & same to you ❤️✨
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Why Thank you so much!!! I just found you in spam.. ugh… but we should be good now!!! I’m so glad you liked it and my writing! Ae we following each other? Be well and take good care! ❤️ Cindy