Tag: sadness
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It Happened Again
It was one of those days where everything felt hard. I’m quite fortunate that my life is not filled with suffering from illness or loss of a job. I really have nothing to complain about. That doesn’t stop me from periodic whininess. I’d been privileged to hear challenging stories that friends shared vulnerably. The kind…
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Everyone Grieves Something
I’ve been on walks with my sister in the desert, and one sound stands out from others. The melancholy coo of the mourning doves. It’s a sorrowful song, like a melody played in minor keys. They’re the constant reminder of why I’m here. To honor my brother-in-law for a life well-lived and to encourage my…
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To Feel Or Not To Feel; Is That Even The Question?
I watched Disney’s Inside Out recently. Laughed and cried like a child. It’s what happens when you make a movie where the main characters are emotions. Joy, Anger, Fear, Sadness and Disgust give voice to Riley’s inner turmoil as she grows up and learns to deal with disappointment, pain, anger and happiness. Watching how the emotions process…
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Everyone Needs a Sad Step
Isley, my youngest granddaughter, is a drama queen. At two and a half, she has words, body language and attitudes that would suit a teenager in the throes of puberty. Her ability to express herself amazes me. And I’m quite sure I’ve encouraged that with the positive reinforcement of comments and laughter when such behavior…
Tip of My Iceberg 