“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
As a fond mother, when the day is o’er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
Joe: “I’ll have a short story coming out.”
Pete: “That’s great news. When will it come out.”
Joe: “Soon, I hope. I shouldn’t have eaten it.
Listen to Journey from Grief to Healing, Episode 136 on your favorite podcasting app or click here for Episode 136
Description:
In this powerful episode, we explore the unpredictable nature of grief and the thoughts that can unexpectedly pull us back into sorrow. While we can’t always control the thoughts or emotions that arise, we can choose how long we dwell in them. Join us as we discuss the process of moving forward through grief, learning when to say “enough is enough,” and embracing the positive memories of our loved ones. Drawing inspiration from William Ernest Henley’s poem “Invictus,” we reflect on how to be the captain of our soul, steering our life toward brighter days ahead. Whether you’re just beginning your grief journey or finding ways to leave the sadness behind, this episode will offer insights and encouragement.
Keywords:
Grief recovery, moving through grief, healing after loss, grief journey, grief management, emotional healing, reclaiming joy, Invictus poem, William Ernest Henley, overcoming grief, faith walk, managing grief thoughts, inspirational podcast on grief.
I am a gym rat, I can’t escape it. I’ve always enjoyed exercising. When I don’t exercise I know something is missing from my life that is important. I enjoy testing my myself and improving. I enjoy the camaraderie of the friends I’ve made at the gym. As important to me as exercise is, love is so much more important I can’t compare the two. I have five wonderful daughters who love me. Their love is priceless. I have friends and neighbors who love me. Another priceless gift. Love is a two way street. That’s the way it works. If love is important to you, you can’t wait for it to knock on your door. You got to start out each day and love each person who comes into your life. Try it for a couple of months and you’ll be having a great day, every day.
Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!
Today’s Anagram:
“The most important step a man can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” ― Brandon Sanderson
How much grit do you think you’ve got?
Can you quit a thing that you like a lot?
You may talk of pluck; it’s an easy word,
And where’er you go it is often heard;
But can you tell to a jot or guess
Just how much courage you now possess?
You may stand to trouble and keep your grin,
But have you tackled self-discipline?
Have you ever issued commands to you
To quit the things that you like to do,
And then, when tempted and sorely swayed,
Those rigid orders have you obeyed?
Don’t boast of your grit till you’ve tried it out,
Nor prate to men of your courage stout,
For it’s easy enough to retain a grin
In the face of a fight there’s a chance to win,
But the sort of grit that is good to own
Is the stuff you need when you’re all alone.
How much grit do you think you’ve got?
Can you turn from joys that you like a lot?
Have you ever tested yourself to know
How far with yourself your will can go?
If you want to know if you have grit,
Just pick out a joy that you like, and quit.
It’s bully sport and it’s open fight;
It will keep you busy both day and night;
For the toughest kind of a game you’ll find
Is to make your body obey your mind.
And you never will know what is meant by grit
Unless there’s something you’ve tried to quit.
Betrayal in a relationship can have significant effects on the health of the betrayed person, both mentally and physically. Here are two key ways it can impact their health:
Betrayal can deeply impact a person’s well-being, making it important to seek support and find healthy coping mechanisms.
