enna Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 “In the mornings I awoke with a salty crust of tears around my eyes--my grief struggling to surface when I was in my weakest, lost in sleep. But by day I would not allow myself to feel. My misery was muted; it had to be. If I faced it in earnest, I would truly drown.” ~ Chandra Prasad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Plant a Tree July 13, 2016 By Annette Childs, Ph.D. ‘The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. the second best time is now.’ Chinese Proverb These are wonderful words that remind us to not let regret over what we have failed to do in the past, stop us from doing what we are still able to do today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowedbysuicide Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Thank you for sharing the messages and the beautiful imagery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enna Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 The Other Side of Complicated Grief July 16 at 9:03am · "Grief Storms" Just as you can't control the weather, you cannot control the moments that the emotions of grief will overtake you. One moment the sky is clear and blue and all seems fine; the next moment you're in the middle of a storm that you can't seem to escape. Grief storms are a normal part of grief. Allow yourself to feel all of the emotions that the storm brings. The storm has purpose...to bring the painful emotions that need to be brought up to the surface of your heart, in order for your heart to heal. Eventually, the frequency and intensity of the storms will decrease. Storms are not setbacks, they come to help you heal your grief. Honor and work through your storms. Honor your pain. Honor your loss. You can make it through this. -Rhonda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KATPILOT Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 On 4/20/2016 at 8:24 PM, enna said: "After you died all things changed. Dust collected around the house payments went unpaidand calls unreturned.Casseroles went uneatenteeth unbrushed.plants unwatered'thank you' cards, unmailed. After you died the smell of rain disappeared birds lost their melody stones turned to ash and clouds to concrete the sky surrendered its blue grasses withered and trees fell. After you died a part of me did, too and what remained collapsed under the weight of your constant absence and all things changed. And, I realized that all things had to change because my world could not remain the same without you. Sameness would not sufficiently honor the holiness of your mark upon my heart the longing for every part of you even parts I would never know. After you died all things changed. All things changed except my love for you." - Dr. Joanne Cacciatore** I so love this. And I found this. How the two speak to my journey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 We all need time to ourselves. It's okay to step out for a brief walk, eat a meal alone, or give yourself a moment of privacy every day to breathe and be calm. It's good for your wellbeing, and for those around you. #CalmLife 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Goals to strive for... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enna Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Speaking Words of Love September 6 Photo courtesy of SDGimagery.com Often we remain silent when we need to speak. Without words, it is hard to love well. When we say to our parents, children, lovers, or friends: "I love you very much" or "I care for you" or "I think of you often" or "You are my greatest gift," we choose to give life. It is not always easy to express our love directly in words. But whenever we do, we discover we have offered a blessing that will be long remembered. When a son can say to his father, "Dad, I love you," and when a mother can say to her daughter, "Child, I love you," a whole new blessed place can be opened up, a space where it is good to dwell. Indeed, words have the power to create life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Because it's the first day of fall... Fall Day Lord, it is time. This was a very big summer. Lay your shadows over the sundial, and let the winds loose on the fields. Command the last fruits to be full; give them two more sunny days, urge them on to fulfillment and throw the last sweetness into the heavy wine. Who has no house now, will never build one. Whoever is alone now, will long remain so, Will watch, read, write long letters and will wander in the streets, here and there restlessly, when the leaves blow. ~ Ranier Maria Rilke ~ (translated by Barbara Abbott and Larry Hauser) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Something to remember. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kayc Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I wanted to double like this! Poor Arlie, I drug him out in this misery (he has a coat but it doesn't cover the top of his head and tail) and we got soaked to the gills! Won't be walking any more today. I've been trying to practice only concerning myself with what I CAN do something about and letting go of the rest, but sometimes that's a real challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enna Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KATPILOT Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just had to pass this one along. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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