How could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.
J.R.R. Tolkein (from The Two Towers)
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When darkness overcomes me, for moments, days, weeks, months, or years – It all feels so hopeless. Surely the light will never come again. Can I find a trace of light anywhere?
Yet light does come, but not easily. The light does not come in the manner or form I want or expect it to come.
Yet light is around, I painfully look hard, it feels forced.
I look to the moon, weeping for those I miss. Giving myself permission to speak to them.
I watch my dog, living in the moment chasing a ball- her only focus in the moment.
A bee, who toils for pollen – to take back to the colony. The colony is community, each has a purpose.
We all have a purpose.
To practice being vulnerable to pain, sorrow as well as joy, and happiness is the pendulum swings of life. They give us a greater understanding how precious our moments are.
If we never experience darkness , we would have no appreciation of joy.
Look hard for the light, it is there.
Your thoughts are beautiful my friend! Thank you for sharing them.
Thank you for sharing this quote. Bless you and thank you for being such a great mom and loving our children well. Showing them courage during great suffering and uncertainty. You are light to this home.
Curt