This, Too, Shall Pass Away
"When some great sorrow, like a mighty river,
Flows through your life with peace-destroying power,
And dearest things are swept from sight forever,
Say to your heart each trying hour:
This, too, shall pass away.”
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Do you ever feel that things will never change, I will never lose the weight, I will never find the right job, or life is so difficult why even try. The list can go on and on and the only result we are creating is that we feel sorry for ourselves. By sharing with your heart “This, too, shall pass away,” gives you faith to get through anything.
This is a time of transition in my life. For those of you that don’t know, my husband and best friend, Bob moved on to another world January 10, 2008. Last weekend was very hard as my daughters and I donated Bob’s clothes to a thrift shop and sold his car. While going through the process of writing down the items of clothes and watching the person from the thrift shop bag and take the clothes, I was so involved in the present moment I felt fine. Then after everyone left my body felt exhausted. The next day when they took his car I felt this great hole in my heart.
Feeling like a brick wall come tumbling down on me, my first thought was how I can make this feeling go away. At that moment, I had a choice to either deny my feelings or feel them. My first reaction was to go food shopping, which I did and had a struggle concentrating and pushing the cart around the store.
While putting the food away, I realized it was time for self-care, I started being kind to me instead of pushing myself. After finishing my food project, a friend called to see how I was doing. We chatted for awhile which gave me time to rest and regain my lost energy. How lucky I am to have friends and family members who are there to support and love me.
My Special Gifts
• Alice, my cat, is staring at me with love in her eyes.
• Friends and family members are understanding and keep saying, “You don’t have to do things alone we are here to help you.”
• I am being kind to myself and feeling my feelings.
• New opportunities are presenting themselves everyday.
What are your special gifts? Please share them with this Love Yourself – IT MATTERS! Community and together we can all learn from each other.
REMEMBER YOU ARE FANTASTIC JUST THE WAY YOU ARE! Have a great day.
Helen
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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7 comments:
Helen:
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I'm sure that having snow as often as you'll do in the north gets very old after awhile. We love it down here, though, because we never see it. Also, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain you are suffering from losing your best friend. Peace be with you!
Ellen
Hi Helen,
I also have to thank for stopping over at Enhance Life and for leaving an encouraging comment.
Thank you.
By the way, I love the title of your blog. In the fast pace world today, it matters a lot.
Shamelle
Thank you for your writing. It was very powerful and emotional for me. As I was reading it I wanted to close the page because it was bringing up feelings I did not want to feel. Instead I continued to read and was reminded that I always need to continue and keep walking or the feelings will never pass they will just attach to me and continue to dictate my behaviors. Too many times I have allowed my past hurts make decisions for me today which I soon regretted. I heard a saying “the only way through hell is to keep walking!”
Hi Ellen:
Thank you for visiting my blog. My wish to the Universe is that you experience and enjoy the snow this year.
Thank you for your encouragement. Let's learn from each other through our blogs. Helen
Hi Shamelle:
Thank you for visiting my blog and let's continue visiting each others sites. Helen
Hi Mindi:
Thank you for sharing your feelings and being such a loving and suppportive daughter. By supporting each other we will heal and move on in our lives. I love you Mom
Helen, I enjoyed your blog today. Especially I need to remember how important my support system is and how important self-care is. By this time next week, I may be divorced. It's scary, but time to start the next chapter in my life!
Take care,
Love, Joann
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