This life isn’t about
slicing off the parts
I don’t like to be
left with those I do.
I choose the whole
array – night and day,
ease and its opposite,
the squeaking wheel
and the grease gun.
Push any piece of
life away, and a key
that could have
opened a door is
lost, tossed out with
the trash, I pray for
the courage to receive
the full catastrophe,
however it appears
to me, without
needing to push back.
~ Danna Faulds
It takes courage to live all of life fully, instead of pushing the tough parts away.
Let us be open to the difficult times and discover a key for the future.
Namaste
I am so down today and trying to push away the tough part of some news…I just don’t seem strong enough today or this moment. Maybe tomorrow. This is a very true piece of poetry. Thank you
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The messy parts aren’t always fun, but I’ve found that’s where the greatest growth occurs. ❤
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I love all of it, even when I hate it. 🙂
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And that is the conundrum of the brain … that reveals the heart. 💛 Thank you Mary 🙏
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I Embrace all that comes my way and all life embraces me! Beautiful words Val 🌈🍃
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It takes a deep breath and an open heart to say these words. Thank you Karen 💕🐥
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I long ago learned not to wish away the ‘bad’ or difficult parts. They are often what led me to strength and joy.
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Indeed ❣️Such a simple and profound lesson. Thanks Colleen 🙏
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Those difficult times make us grow.
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So true Michele. Otherwise we become masters of deception and denial for ourselves.
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“Embrace all with joy . . . anything can be a gift of gold in disguise.”
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Fantastic!
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We find sparks of joy in the tough parts that lead us to embrace life again. Cycles of embrace and release…lovely poem Val. I also love the picture at the top with the dog looking out over the water. ❤
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I love this message, I totally agree, you can’t really appreciate the light if you don’t have the dark!
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And wonderful and blessed reminder, thank you Val.
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Good one, Val
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Sometimes we try to push the tough things away…just to find out it’s not possible. Thank you, Val
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Yes… so true Helen. Thank you from your presence here. Sending you and Dylan a hug 🤗
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