"El tiempo cura lo que la razón no puede."

Sometimes, no amount of rational thinking can fix how we feel. Our brains are powerful, but emotions? They’re even more complex. The heart doesn’t always play by the rules of logic. That’s the essence of this quote. There are wounds that logic can't mend—heartbreaks, losses, deep emotional scars. Time, however, can work wonders where reason falls short.

This idea has roots in ancient wisdom. Seneca, a Roman philosopher, often reflected on the nature of time and healing. He and many others recognized that some pains simply need time to fade. They understood that while we might try to "think" our way out of pain, our emotions often have their own timeline.

Picture this: Sarah has just gone through a tough breakup. Friends and family give her all sorts of advice—“He wasn’t right for you,” “You deserve better,” “Focus on your career.” All logical, right? But none of it really helps her feel better. She’s still heartbroken. Weeks go by, and slowly, the heavy weight on her chest begins to lighten. After a few months, she smiles more, laughs more, and feels like herself again. It wasn’t the logical advice that healed her—it was time.

So, how do you apply this wisdom? First, accept that it’s okay not to have immediate solutions to emotional pain. Give yourself the grace to feel what you need to feel. Know that it’s perfectly normal for healing to take time. It’s also important to find healthy ways to pass that time—whether it’s through hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or even just taking long walks. Time, combined with self-care, can be a powerful healer.

Imagine you’ve lost a job you loved. It’s a blow to your self-esteem and security. At first, you might try to reason with yourself—“It’s not the end of the world, I’ll find something else.” But the sting remains. You feel lost and uncertain. Over the next few weeks, you start a new hobby, maybe gardening or cooking. You reconnect with old friends. Slowly, you begin to see new opportunities. You start to feel hopeful again. It wasn’t the reasoning that made you feel better; it was allowing time to pass, letting yourself heal gradually.

In short, when you’re grappling with emotional pain, don’t pressure yourself to “think” your way out of it. Sometimes, it’s best to just let time do its thing. Embrace the process, even when it’s hard. Be patient with yourself. Healing isn’t always logical, and that’s perfectly okay. Think of it like a physical wound; you wouldn’t expect a cut to heal instantly just because you want it to. Emotional wounds are no different—they need time, care, and patience.

So next time you—or someone you know—is stuck in an emotional rut, remember this: give it time. The heart has its own ways of mending, often beyond the realm of reason. And that’s not a weakness—it’s just part of being human.