Tag: #Joy in Suffering

4 posts tagged with "Joy in Suffering"

A Few Poems of Love and Gratitude

So, today I am suffering from major writer's block. There are times when I feel like I'm not doing enough, or perhaps more accurately, that I wish I could do more. I really do truly wish that I could wrap you all up in security, love and grace. I want...

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Practice Self-Compassion

I had a whole different post planned for today until I woke up and realized it was Valentine's Day. (Thank god my husband remembered. It would have slipped right past me.) Anyway, I decided to push my plan back a week and spend today talking about practicing self-compassion. This is...

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Foreboding Joy and Gratitude

Alright Lymies, this is a tough one. Even three years into remission, I continue to struggle with foreboding joy. A two-and-a-half year battle against chronic illness will do that to you. At some point during my treatment, joy became non-existent. I forgot what it felt like. Joy was just not...

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Finding Peace in the Struggle

Finding peace in your struggle is a challenging, delicate balancing act. I encourage you to dig deep and find your purpose. Take the reins and be a warrior against disease.

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