"What happens when you let go, when your strength leaves you and you sink into darkness, when there's nothing that you or anyone else can do, no matter how desperate you are, no matter how you try? Perhaps it's then, when you have neither pride nor power, that you are saved, brought to an... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 28, 2022
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Today, I visited you in a memory, something I couldn't yet do in the early days of grief. I let my heart wander and let my mind roam free in the way that it sued to be to feel your presence - so persistent, so steady, to reflect, to remember and see that you are still with me. I knew those moments... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
"The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is that life actually goes on. When you're faced with a tragedy, a loss so huge that you have no idea how you can live through it, somehow, the world keeps turning, the seconds keep ticking." - James Patterson, Angel When you walk down the street, you... Sign in to see full entry.
Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable. - George S. Patton The contradictions are what make human behavior so maddening and yet so fascinating, all at the same time. - Joan D. Vinge The curious paradox is that when I accept... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
"Nostalgia reassures us of past happiness and accomplishment; and, since these still remain on deposit, as it were, in the bank of our memory, it simultaneously bestows upon us a certain worth, irrespective of how present circumstances may seem to question or obscure this. And current worth, as our... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 24, 2022
"When you arise in the morning, think of what precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius Find one thing today that reminds you how beautiful life is. Photograph it and print it out. Then use it as a visual reminder when you need it. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
"Start before you're ready." - Steven Pressfield This quote might sound out of place, but many grieving people are hesitant on deciding if it is "alright to stop the appearances of grieving." You may never feel like you are ready to reconnect with people and pursue things that interest you. Take the... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 22, 2022
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow Find the courage today to do something you would not ordinarily do. What that looks like is different for everyone, but the act of taking a risk will empower you. I spent a lot of... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 21, 2022
"There's a loneliness that only exists in one's mind. The loneliest moment in someone's life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly." - F. Scott Fitzgerald When was the last time you spoke to a stranger? Talking with people will help you recover... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
"We hold on so tightly, because we're terrified of loss. We hold on till our hands bleed. And in that self-shattering persistence, we fail to see the answer: Just let go." - Yasmin Mogahed Let yourself feel some happiness today. Allow yourself to smile. You need to feel some joy to help you balance... Sign in to see full entry.