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Sunday Mental Health Check-In: The Heart’s Memory
Happy Sunday. Take a deep breath.
If you’re reading this, pause for a second. Look at the image above—that peaceful, closed-eye stillness. That is the energy we are trying to tap into today. We are nearing the end of the year (can you believe it's late December?), and the world often feels like it's spinning faster just when we need it to slow down.
For today's Mental Health Check-In, I want to ground us in a piece of profound wisdom that validates exactly where you are right now.
The Wisdom of the Week
There is an African proverb that says:
"The eye never forgets what the heart has seen."
It’s a short sentence, but it carries the weight of a lifetime.
What It Means for Us
At its core, this proverb is a deep acknowledgement of emotional memory and trauma. It validates a truth we often try to ignore: what affects us emotionally (the heart) leaves a lasting imprint on our perspective (the eye).
We live in a culture that loves to say, "get over it," or "leave the past in the past." But this wisdom reminds us that we don't just "move on" from things that broke our hearts or shook our spirits. Those experiences change the lens through which we view the world.
If your heart has seen betrayal, your eyes might look for hidden motives.
If your heart has seen deep kindness, your eyes might look for hope in dark places.
This isn't about holding onto grudges or pain; it's about honoring the fact that you are different now because of what you have survived.
Your Sunday Reflection
So, as we sit with this thought today, let’s do a gentle check-in. You don't have to fix anything right now; just observe.
Acknowledge the View: Is there a situation currently making you anxious or weary? Ask yourself: Is my reaction coming from what is happening right now, or is it my eye remembering what my heart has seen before?
Validate Your Reality: Instead of judging yourself for being sensitive or guarded, try saying, "It makes sense that I feel this way, given what I've been through."
Rest Your Eyes: Like the image above, sometimes the best thing you can do for a tired perspective is to close your eyes, shut out the external noise, and just let your heart rest.
Take it easy today. You have seen a lot, and you are still standing. That is worth celebrating—quietly, peacefully, and with a lot of grace.
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