peeling the onion, one layer at a time


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Ever heard something so profound that out of nowhere a light switch goes on,
and you suddenly can see the past, present, and even the future differently?
Someone recently brought to light something that seems so simple, so obvious…
and even something that has been stated to me in another way before…
and yet it took hearing her words to make me see.
And now I kinda get why I did some of the things I’ve done.
Why I choose to do some of the things I do.
And why I have dreams of my future being a certain way.
I kinda get it.
Just kinda.
And yet, it’s just one layer being peeled away.
Ouch.
Just one???
I know there’s more.
And while it stings ever so slightly to see the truth,
I can see that there underneath it all lies a clearer path.
A lighter heart.
A happier soul.
And so I’ll take this pain.
I’ll cry these tears.
Because I want better.
So, peel away.
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Comments

  1. One of my best friends compares herself to an onion all the time…layers upon layers waiting to be peeled off. I totally get what you mean! It’s worth it.

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  2. you’re right… sometimes, most times, it is painful to look at yourself in a new light, and move forward with that knowledge. you are so brave and so beautiful.

  3. you are a strong lady! you know this. i know this, everyone knows this.

    i am proud of you. please dry those tears though. i don’t like to see another Summer sad.

  4. You are so strong! Keep peeling! You amaze me ms. Summer 🙂

  5. I love you. You’re so strong.

  6. I am really enjoying reading your blog. I thought your picture at first look was a picture of Lady Gaga. Lol

  7. i love realizations like this.

    we are onions. layers and layers! (have you seen the ugly truth?! so funny)

  8. well i have no idea what happened, nor what you realized, but any kind of enlightenment has GOT to be the first and fabulous step to big changes! hooray for you!

  9. I learned this analogy when I was in college…I think it is very profound and very true, like peeling layers of an onion.

  10. i wish someone would do that for me! it feels good to better understand yourself and it would be nice if someone could make myself clearer to me!

  11. Good for you. Is it bad that I automatically think of Shrek when people talk about layers of onions?

  12. That picture is FREAKY!

  13. Oh, Summer, my dear – you are just brilliant. I love the ending the best. This is just written so eloquently. I love the way you think.