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In times like these, it can seem like everything is going wrong. Emotional hurts on top of all the larger issues can be overwhelming. Time to take stock and get real.
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Heartbreak – #171
As life progresses, you find it doesn’t always follow the path of fairy tales to the “live happily ever after” ending. You may be let down by the one person you thought would always support you. You’ll have your heart broken, probably more than once. You’ll break hearts too.
You’ll fight with your best friend; you’ll blame a new love for things done by an old one. You’ll speak harshly or you’ll be impatient. You’ll realize the time is passing too fast and eventually . . . you’ll lose someone you love.
How can you protect yourself? Take lots of pictures, digital and mental. Laugh too much, love like you’ve never been hurt. Be there, even for those that have let you down, because every 60-seconds you spend upset or angry is a minute of happiness you’ll never get back.
Don’t be afraid that your life will end. Be afraid that it will never begin.
P.S.
Life does begin, more than once. Your new beginning may be just around the corner. Or it may have already happened, and you just haven’t recognized it yet. Be open to the new experience. Explore it, look at it from different angles. Be willing to open up to love and friendship again. It’s worth the risk
[Show #171]
Good one Annette. The only guarantee we have in life is that we will suffer, one way or another. It’s how we deal with it that makes a difference. The old adage is “Everybody dies, live on the way.”
Attitude. You’re right, George. I’ve enjoyed seeing your positivity. It’s contagious. Keep on keeping on.
Once again you have managed to go straight to the heart of a difficult situation, fins positive in the negative and leave us with words of wisdom. Bravo! I love reading your perspectives on life every Sunday. Thank you for making this world a little better with Consider This.
It’s so fulfilling to hear kind words like that from Sunday readers like you. Stories broadcast on the radio go out, but nothing comes back. This is better. Thanks much.
“Don’t be afraid that your life will end. Be afraid that it will never begin.” Wow, that’s a fantastic piece of wisdom. Thank you, Annette — you have always been my role model for living out what this post is all about.
In this time of uncertainty, it’s up to us with experience to help the young’ns get perspective. It’s our job. Thanks, Elizabeth.
I like how everything was put into perspective. I enjoyed hearing things that I have forgotten! Have a great day!
We all can often benefit by reminders, Kathy. Thanks for responding.