"This Too Shall Pass" vs "After Rain comes Sunshine"

Do you see the difference?

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day 🧠

Like many others, I’ve faced challenges in this area.

And so have friends around me.

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“This too shall pass”

I first heard this phrase from Tom Hanks during an interview with other actors.

And it stuck with me.

It’s not quite the same as our Dutch saying...

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What’s the difference?

➡ “This” can refer to anything.

Negative moments... 📉

But also positive ones. 📈

🌨 "How pessimistic!" 🌨

I hear you saying.

Don’t get me wrong—

Enjoy the positive moments.

Fully. Completely. In the present!

But even those moments will eventually pass.

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For me, this phrase is a helpful reminder:

💡 That tough times will come to an end.

✨ And to truly savor the beautiful moments.

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Mental health isn’t the only area where this applies.

It’s relevant to every aspect of life.

But today, I want to focus on it because it’s ESPECIALLY important in mental health.

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So let’s take these moments:

❤️ With friends

❤️ With family

❤️ With loved ones

❤️ When we’re happy

…and recharge our batteries for the times we’ll need that energy most.

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Do you ever struggle with negative thoughts?

Or want to know how to hold onto a positive flow?

Call me.