Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing. Kindred Spirit Quotes This quote came up on my feed this morning and got me thinking... There is a monumental difference between living and living well... What does it mean to live well? The answer to that question differs for everyone but I … Continue reading Living Well
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Hurricane Melancholy
This weekend, my baby boy will attend his high school prom. What????? "Say that again slowly." I say to myself with a deep sigh. I say it again and sit dumbfounded. Thoughts begin to swirl like a hurricane picking up force in my brain. Another visit from hurricane Melancholy. The storm of sadness that comes to visit me now and again. Two things … Continue reading Hurricane Melancholy
Tasting The Bitter To Appreciate The Sweet
Life is all about contrast... You require the contrast of what you don't want so that you can figure out and decide what you do want. You need to experience some sorrow to be able to revel in the happiness. You have to live a little chaos to value and seek out the peace. Maybe … Continue reading Tasting The Bitter To Appreciate The Sweet
The Open Wound
A dear friend of mine told me more than once while we were raising our children that being a parent is like being an open wound. Her words have rung true countless times over the years. I did get wounded in a way when I gave birth. The love I felt for these little humans … Continue reading The Open Wound