We cannot go through life without being hurt. Pain, sorrow, and heartbreak are inevitable. And, the more we open our hearts to love and joy, the more we risk disappointment and sadness. This does not mean that we should avoid opening our hearts, however. It does not mean that we should avoid being hurt. Simply … Continue reading Love In Spite Of Life
We cannot remove other people’s pain. The best we can do is to be there for them, for support and comfort. But, suffering is a solitary experience. We cannot reach in and take it away from someone. Nor can anyone else do the same for us. Often, when we try to prevent or ease another’s … Continue reading Vessels Of Healing
There is simply no way for us to experience all of the joy that life has to offer without also opening ourselves up to pain. Our hearts cannot be receptive to the good without also being vulnerable to the bad. If we want to protect ourselves from being hurt, from being let down, disappointed, and … Continue reading Joy Does Not Seek Us Out
We all experience hardships at one point or another in our lives. Our task, our responsibility actually, is to do our best to not pass these hardships on to others. This is no easy feat. We did not become who we are overnight. It may take us a lifetime to uncover, understand, and resolve … Continue reading Transforming Pain Into Love
It is okay to struggle. We all do. It is not okay, however, to take our struggles out on those around us. We do not have to bear our burdens alone. But, we cannot force others to share in our struggles unknowingly or unwillingly. Whether implicit or explicit, we need consent when sharing our pain. … Continue reading Shared Struggles
