Journal entry by Al Negstad — 1 minute ago
L L forwarded this quote (see below) to me and it's one of those statements that is so powerfully true that it is hard to know what to say. From the early days in the land of grief I remember some of something Pastor Mary said; "Research shows that it is impossible to be grateful and_____? at the same time." When she returns I'll ask her the missing word but gratitude was the key.
Joanne was filled with gratitude during her 23 days in hospice and I know that eased her death. It also made caring for her much easier. "...spanning the chasm of our anxious striving." Now isn't that exactly what gratitude gives? It is enough! I have enough! There is freedom in that, and that does "bridge from sorrow to joy."
What are your thoughts about gratitude and grief?
WORD FOR THE DAY
Joanne was filled with gratitude during her 23 days in hospice and I know that eased her death. It also made caring for her much easier. "...spanning the chasm of our anxious striving." Now isn't that exactly what gratitude gives? It is enough! I have enough! There is freedom in that, and that does "bridge from sorrow to joy."
What are your thoughts about gratitude and grief?
WORD FOR THE DAY
"I wonder if gratefulness is the bridge from sorrow to joy, spanning the chasm of our anxious striving. Freed from the burden of unbridled desires, we can enjoy what we have, celebrate what we've attained, and appreciate the familiar. For if we can't be happy now, we'll likely not be happy when."
Phillip Gulley
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