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Episode 38: Grieving: Stumbling Forward One Step at a Time

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In Episode 38 of my podcast, Journey From Grief to Healing, M and I talk about stumbling forward. Each time I fall and rise M calls it a small victory. I sense I am stumbling forward toward the finish line. I’ve made up my mind to be fiercely independent and not farm anything out. I want to do everything for myself wherever possible. I am learning and stumbling forward all at the same time. I have a good friend, M, by my side. 

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Today’s Inspiring Photo: The Sun Will Shine Again

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Today’s Inspiring Quote: Light Up the World Around You

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Let your light shine. Be a source of strength and courage. Share your wisdom. Radiate love.

Wilferd Peterson

Today’s Inspiring Photo: Think Peace

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Today’s Inspiring Quote: What Are You Going to Do With Your Life?

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The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
Today and tomorrow are yet to be said.
The chances, the changes are all yours to make.
The mold of your life is in your hands to break.

J. R. R. Tolkien

Thinking Out Loud: Selfless Acts of Kindness

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In July, 1942, Anne Frank’s parents received a summons from the Nazi’s to report to a labor camp. Instead, they went to a secret annex to hide from Nazi’s. Thirteen year old Anne Frank remained there until her arrest on August 4, 1944, deported and eventually killed. Anne Frank maintained a diary while in the secret annex. The following excerpt is taken from Anne Frank’s diary.

“It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” ~ Anne Frank,

NOTE: It takes an immense amount of courage to hold fast to the notion of the basic goodness in human beings when we read of war, pedophilia, bigotry, violence against anyone who is different. Yet, if we look hard enough it is there. There are countless number of selfless kind acts committed each day. Each time we commit a selfless kind act we renew our faith that good will triumph over evil. That love will win. Never quit doing good. Never stop believing that love will win.  

Thinking Out Loud:

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“But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

NOTE: Standing will get you nowhere. Take a step. Act. Jump into the current and let it carry you on an uncharted journey. You’ll see things you didn’t know existed. You’ll experience people who will become your teachers and guides. You’ll gain wisdom that’s not taught in classrooms or written about in books. Let go of all ropes, handrailings, and safety belts – jump. Trust life.

Today’s Inspiring Quote: Celebrate Life

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I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

Jack London

Episode 23: Recognizing the Strong Grip My Grieving Emotions Have On Me

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In Episode 23 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, I journal about the emotions I experience in my grieving state. I recognize, perhaps for the first time, how strong a grip the emotions have on me. Journaling about my grieving emotions made me face them. Although it was difficult, I think it’s an important step forward. 
You can listen to Episode 23 on your favorite podcasting app; or, you can click the following link to listen.
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Today’s Inspiring Quote: You’ll Remember Your Victories During Tough Times

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Maybe one day we shall be glad to remember even these hardships.

Virgil

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