So good. So true. Reminds me of grieving when some passes. I choose gratitude. It doesn’t stop the tears or make it hurt less but you don’t fall into the hole and become swallowed. You are so wise Mike.
It is an interesting reflection you shared. I agree ..... and it is a beautiful perspective. I also think it is ok to hurt, because it is a loss .... and we are human. I also think there is something self destructive to harboring resentment .... or anger. So yes, letting go ... enjoying the chapter and starting anew .... without the baggage.
I agree Dan. I think it's essential to feel, even welcome, all emotions so they can pass. That includes hurt. I heard this recently: "Joy is the matriarch of a family of emotions. She won't come into your house If her children are not welcome." My main point was that I'm choosing to focus my attention on light, not darkness. Love you, brother.
A lot of relationships end in different ways and sounds like your doing it with a kind heart 👍🏼and feel your feelings is important! I’m greatful I still have my husband but with his dementia I feel like I’m losing him as the days go by and with God’s help we find a new life to make it better for both of us and I’m good with helping him keep active. He can not drive anymore which has been very hard for him so I make sure I get him to the things he still wants to do like golf⛳️👍🏼❤️ we can only do this life One Day At A Time and every day I feel BLESSED 😊
So good. So true. Reminds me of grieving when some passes. I choose gratitude. It doesn’t stop the tears or make it hurt less but you don’t fall into the hole and become swallowed. You are so wise Mike.
I wish it were more automatic for me, it sure takes effort to stand in that place of gratitude. But it's worth it.
Nostalgia comes slipping in unexpectedly. It's how we handle it.
It is an interesting reflection you shared. I agree ..... and it is a beautiful perspective. I also think it is ok to hurt, because it is a loss .... and we are human. I also think there is something self destructive to harboring resentment .... or anger. So yes, letting go ... enjoying the chapter and starting anew .... without the baggage.
I agree Dan. I think it's essential to feel, even welcome, all emotions so they can pass. That includes hurt. I heard this recently: "Joy is the matriarch of a family of emotions. She won't come into your house If her children are not welcome." My main point was that I'm choosing to focus my attention on light, not darkness. Love you, brother.
Yes, I know ..... was just sharing my feelings. Love you too! I enjoy your writing and sharing.
A lot of relationships end in different ways and sounds like your doing it with a kind heart 👍🏼and feel your feelings is important! I’m greatful I still have my husband but with his dementia I feel like I’m losing him as the days go by and with God’s help we find a new life to make it better for both of us and I’m good with helping him keep active. He can not drive anymore which has been very hard for him so I make sure I get him to the things he still wants to do like golf⛳️👍🏼❤️ we can only do this life One Day At A Time and every day I feel BLESSED 😊