by ingrid
24. February 2011 06:02
One woman shared her struggle with words. How do we find the right sentiment in the hard situations? Paula is a forthright, direct woman. She had just learned her friend had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Paula wanted to say something… but she wanted the words to be reflective of who she was. Were Heartpings too…emotional?
Unless we’re in the situation itself, none of us can begin to understand the topsy-turvy emotional blur someone would feel after being plunged into a circumstance with no easy resolve. Emotions spin upside down.
Our lives these days are fragile. Jobs are ending or uncertain. Heartbreaking diseases continue to devastate. Marriages shatter. Death takes those we love. Too many are depressed; too many depressions lead to addictions. We want to help where we can, but can’t always find the words.
I reminded Paula to remember, compassion is not always found in the words themselves. Compassion is shared through our intentions. It’s being willing to show up. Paula sent a Courage series.
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