The measure of love is love without measure. ~ Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Look at me!
Look at me!
Look at me NOW!
It is fun to have fun
But you have
to know how.
“Laughter is wine for the soul – laughter soft, or loud and deep, tinged through with seriousness – the hilarious declaration made by man that life is worth living.” ― Sean O’Casey
Welcome to episode 91 of Dr. Ray Calabrese’s podcast, ‘Journey from Grief to Healing’ Dr. Ray shares how grief, though painful and difficult, is a journey that secures cherished memories as precious treasures within us. He urges listeners to refocus their perspective from the bitterness and anger that often accompany loss to the bountiful memories of love, joy, and shared experiences that endure as our ‘moment of forever’. Through the lens of Kris Kristofferson’s poignant lyrics in “A Moment of Forever,” we explore how the perception of life events shapes our personal happiness. Author Dean Koontz’s reflections in “Odd Hours” provide insight into the transformative power of grief, steering us from bitterness towards gratitude. As we navigate the complexities of loss, Rainer Maria Rilke’s wisdom encourages us to embrace life’s questions and live with purpose. Through heartfelt anecdotes of beloved companions like Gypsy the German Shepherd, we learn to cherish memories and find solace amidst sorrow. The episode concludes with a poignant reminder from theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, highlighting the transformative power of gratitude in turning the torment of memory into silent joy. Join us on this profound journey as we navigate the path from grief towards healing and gratitude.
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Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. ~ James M. Barrie
“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald
I’m not sure if we’re losing the ability to smile. Maybe we’re so fearful and distrustful of each other that we think smiling is a sign of weakness. Most people I see are in a rush to get to somewhere, talking on their smart phones and gesturing with their free hand. They walk purposefully with a game face on that says “don’t mess with me.” Smiling is a simple gesture that sends a text message from the heart to a momentary encounter with another person. A warm smile lets someone know the world is a friendly place. It lets the other person know that someone (the person offering the smile) recognizes they (the person receiving the smile) exists. The person offering the smile receives as much benefit as the person receiving the smile.
NOTE: I spent many years in formal education. I began in kindergarten and worked my way through high school to college. I eventually went to graduate school and earned my doctoral degree. I learned lots of things. What I learned on my life’s journey is worthy of three or four doctoral degrees. My teachers were experiences, friends, enemies, strangers, and loved ones. Pain, suffering, joy, and happiness were also my teachers. If we’re awake on our journey there are precious nuggets of knowledge to learn. Some of the wisest people I’ve met did not have the formal education I had, but they accumulated wisdom that formal education could never teach.
