Daily Question, October 23 What teaches me about the fragility and resilience of life? 32 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Lunamagicae7 years agoLunamagicaeFragility. The deaths of my father and step father. The deaths of others, people I know and don’t know. One minute you are here, the next you aren’t. Resilience. People who have fought through the darkest of times and come out the other shining brighter than ever before. 0 Reply kathleen7 years agokathleenI see fragility in any change we face or loss or disappointment. Its there waiting for us. I see resilience as what is developed as we endure. Gratefulness helps us both to appreciate the fragility and to soften the resilience. 3 Reply Lioness7 years agoLioness.The deaths of my sister six years ago, my step-dad last ear and my step-mum last week. Life is so fragile yet death somehow develops resilience. 3 Reply Sieger des Friedens7 years agoSieger des FriedensMy breath – if stopped – is the end of this manifestation of life. Do I nurter and stay connected with my higher SELF so to manifest in everydays life? Mother life carries me and the sun is the blessing of the day, the moon at night. I am in the cycle of life embedded and integrated. All it is bigger than me. I am depending on life’s energy. And I am carrying the message with humbleness and sincerity. 3 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteSieger des Friendes , How beautifully put. I feel we are all in the cycle of life embedded and integrated as well. Even if I’m not at the best of health right now, I’m eternally grateful for my breath and life force. Life has its ups and downs, but I am reminded that I can chose my attitude. I choose an attitude of gratitude and love . I have hope and I believe in miracles. 3 Reply Amor fati7 years agoAmor fatiToday it’s the wonderful. photograph of the day….. Which can be seen as a fragile sprout whose shadow foretells the size and strength of its future… Or, as a grown palm tree seen from the air…a survivor in that sea of sand 2 Reply Hot Sauce7 years agoHot SauceWhen I see the corpse of an animal that has been hit by a car or see someone go "Ew, spider!" and then step on an innocent creature that had no intention of hurting anyone, I see how fragile life can be and how careless we can be with it. This is why combating speciesism is so important today. I know, however, that resilience alone can help us combat this, and we must keep fighting even when we fail. When we see creatures suffer, we need to remember to speak for the voiceless, and even if the pe... When I see the corpse of an animal that has been hit by a car or see someone go “Ew, spider!” and then step on an innocent creature that had no intention of hurting anyone, I see how fragile life can be and how careless we can be with it. This is why combating speciesism is so important today. I know, however, that resilience alone can help us combat this, and we must keep fighting even when we fail. When we see creatures suffer, we need to remember to speak for the voiceless, and even if the people at the top aren’t hearing us, we can be reassured that someone is. Read More5 Reply Amor fati7 years agoAmor fatiYes! 2 Reply Francine Marie Tolf7 years agoFrancine Marie TolfAbsolutely! We need to speak up for God’s animals. Thank you. 2 Reply Francine Marie Tolf7 years agoFrancine Marie TolfThe man I love most in the world is not in good health and is 15 years older than me. Yesterday he talked openly & honestly, without any self-pity, about dying. He lives in assisted place and what was hardest to hear was his telling me how many residents have passed away since he moved in. " I don't eat in the dining room anymore, he said. I don't want to learn about another death." I listed and held his hand and thought, if he dies I don't know if I will want to go on living. But it's a... The man I love most in the world is not in good health and is 15 years older than me. Yesterday he talked openly & honestly, without any self-pity, about dying. He lives in assisted place and what was hardest to hear was his telling me how many residents have passed away since he moved in. ” I don’t eat in the dining room anymore, he said. I don’t want to learn about another death.” I listed and held his hand and thought, if he dies I don’t know if I will want to go on living. But it’s a new day and we are indeed resiliant. I have Marc now and I intend to make the most of it. Read More4 Reply Sheila7 years agoSheilaBless you, Francine and your beloved friend. Sending you caring thoughts. Peace, Sheila 2 Reply Deb7 years agoDebMy own life path. What is gone, what took its place. 5 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelThe falling leaves. 2 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelmy mom playing w my 3 younger children on a Sunday and having a heart attack on Monday that transitioned her from this life. students that show up every day working to figure out how to learn, how to make things better in the face of incredible odds due to family, financial, emotional difficulties. 8 Reply Amor fati7 years agoAmor fatiMay you, and all those close to you who are struggling be blessed by the infinite s source of power. 2 Reply Kit7 years agoKitCouples throughout your everyday life. In church, in grocery stores, the walk you take everyday- you don't always know their names, but you recognize them. One day you notice there is one missing. Some too young, some very old- age offers no protection from death. But I am aware how these people accept and continue on living. To me, this is resilience of life. Everyone living knows how fragility of life is part of love. In a simple breath it is here and it also can be gone in one breath.. T... Couples throughout your everyday life. In church, in grocery stores, the walk you take everyday- you don’t always know their names, but you recognize them. One day you notice there is one missing. Some too young, some very old- age offers no protection from death. But I am aware how these people accept and continue on living. To me, this is resilience of life. Everyone living knows how fragility of life is part of love. In a simple breath it is here and it also can be gone in one breath.. To me, I feel life on earth is a mere waiting room for Heaven. Each new day is a gift. Read More5 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinThrough my teens and into my thirties I was a farmer. Then I became a social worker working with young people and their families. And through most of my adult life into the present I have been engaged in ministry and providing pastoral care to persons of all ages. Whether it was working with cattle and helping cows to calve, or knowing how challenging it can be to establish a new field of alfalfa in unpredictable weather, this teaches you how life comes, how it sometimes struggles to survive and... Through my teens and into my thirties I was a farmer. Then I became a social worker working with young people and their families. And through most of my adult life into the present I have been engaged in ministry and providing pastoral care to persons of all ages. Whether it was working with cattle and helping cows to calve, or knowing how challenging it can be to establish a new field of alfalfa in unpredictable weather, this teaches you how life comes, how it sometimes struggles to survive and what life ending feels and looks like. I’ve seen babies born and worked with teens struggling not to commit suicide, and witnessed children overcoming daunting, seemingly cruel obstacles. I have had the tender and sometimes holy privilege of sitting with people ravaged by disease or other persons, at the end of a long and fruitful life, as each in their own way and time took their last breath. The fragility, resilience, triumph and wonder of all that life is has been and continues to be made manifest by each of these experiences. – Kevin Read More7 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteThis question is perfect for today as I have been in the hospital for two days now due to cluster migraines. Today’s quote is exactly where I am. The hope that is left after all your hopes are gone — that is pure hope, rooted in the heart. BR. DAVID STEINDL-RAST Thank you brother David Steidl. I have hope in the deepes part of my heart that I will survive and shine again. I pray from the deepest part of me that I will have the strength and wisdom to live. 4 Reply Sheila7 years agoSheilaAntoinette, may the peace of God be with you. I do hope you feel better soon. You are never alone. Blessings, Sheila 2 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteSheila, Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. I’m grateful. 1 Reply Sieger des Friedens7 years agoSieger des FriedensSending you all the energies of life, blessings and universal support. That we as people are praying for whats needed for you, you will get. May your inner fire be with you – shining and and nurtured by your will of being. 2 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteSieger des Friedens, My innner fire is exactly what I need and I’m trying to listen to my body to keep it burning. Thank you so much for your kindness. 1 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmThinking of you Antoinette, perhaps the hospital was a way to really “stop” to then look and go 2 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinettePalm, That’s a wonderful idea! Thank you ! ❤️ Say yes to the flow. 2 Reply Francine Marie Tolf7 years agoFrancine Marie TolfI can’t imagine the pain of a cluster migraine. A regular headache is hellish enough. I hope as I type this that you are pain-free, Antoinette. 3 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteThank you so much Francine. I hope so too. 1 Reply Deb7 years agoDebBlessings of healing, peace and continued hope be yours, Antoinette. 3 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteThank you Deb. Your blessings mean a lot. I’m grateful. ???? 1 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaI am so sorry Antoinette, and I think of you and your sons. Be strong dear friend, keep on this hope, there will be a better day, I am sure. 3 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteAnna, It has to get better. I hope so much. Thank you. 2 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaOh Antoinette, so sorry to hear. I’ve had migraines twice–it was the worst! Hope you feel better! 3 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteThanks so much. It’s been 16 this month and the last were 3 days in a row. The throwing up was nonstop so the hospital was my only choice. I appreciate you kindness. 1 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. CONTRIBUTE https://demo.gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2024, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
