Whether the loss of a loved one, or perhaps the loss of an aspect of our health, the loss of a job or perhaps the loss of a dream that we have held onto for years...loss comes in many forms. We all experience loss in one way or another.
How do we keep pressing on when we feel burdened by the weight of loss?
George Sand wrote "One knows what one has lost, but not what one may find." That's it in a nutshell. We simply don't know what we may find. The truth is most of us deal with painful situations at various times in our lives, yet it would serve us well to remember that life is also filled with a lot of good. As this year progresses, I am hanging onto this wonderous promise - that right now I can't possibly know all of the good that is coming my way. So, I ask you, are you looking forward to what you may find?
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Hello Teresa... Loss is such a funny thing. It can leave one floating with no particular destination or care... just a feeling of sorrow to wrap oneself in that stiffles creativity and ambition. I find that as distance from the loss occurs appreciation sets in, along with a few brief moments of tears to ease the weight. I no longer get bugged by small things. I am a calmer person and appreciate the world around me a whole lot more. The world truly is an amazing place. I look forward to new adventures and taking in as much of the world around me as I can hold. Time is fleeting and people and places come into our lives and sometimes depart to soon for my liking...
I find good things happening to me every day by the most likely and unlikely people. It can be just a small act... but it is there, though it could be easily overlooked. My husband is a true believer in what you put out there comes back. I am adament this year to look for ways to spread goodwill and leave a positive foot print in my path. And if some of it comes back, I will smile and keep moving along! :)
Thank you Brenda for sharing your heartfelt thoughts. I agree with your husband, I think we do reap what we sow. Remaining positive and looking for the good to celebrate in life is the best way to as you say, keep moving along! Thanks for taking the time to write.
Teresa, thank you for posting this; it puts life into perspective.
I'm definitely striving to have the right attitude this year, and to look forward to what I may find, not what I've lost - yes, we all experience loss. My word for this year is "gratefulness", hard to live up to it every day.
Hi Ester, believing that life has a lot of good in it is easier for some people than others. I know I have struggled with it. When my Dad was dying with cancer, he inspired me with his life philosophies - he viewed himself as a man that was very blessed (yet he was experiencing much physical pain) and he told me that life was filled with so much good. He said this with such authority and conviction that it shook me to my core. I hope to honour him by never forgetting it.
Gratitude is life changing. I am sure you will have some profound moments this year as you journey with your 'word'. :-)
Wonderful post. It does strike a cord with me too, in looking for the positive or at the very least just accepting things as they are. And with that acceptance realizing that I can be grateful for what is, in this moment.
Hi Ann, yes I think staying in the moment helps. Sometimes when I focus on those that I have loved and lost I am tempted to think that the best is behind me. But I can't live in the past and so I must appreciate that today is a good day and I choose to believe for much good to appear in my future.
You bring up acceptance and that is a biggie too. Acceptance brings the gift of peace and we could all use more of that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Wise words indeed. Its so easy to get swept up in the loss, and stay there. Its sometimes a challenge to stay positive and bright. I try.
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