A friend has begun a widow's group that is focusing on facing issues of survivorship, learning how to live solo, combined with outings, volunteer opportunities, book reviews, etc.
I'm so proud of her! It's not been an easy road since her beloved husband transitioned about 10 years ago. She has much wisdom and experience to help guide others through such difficulties.
After congratulating her on her initiative, she said that she had me to thank! I asked her to please explain. She said I had suggested for her to put her energies to good use instead of placing her perspective solely on loss and "whining."
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don' t think I used that word exactly, but that's what she heard. And it made an impression.
I've offered my support to teach a free intro yoga class. Fold origami doves, whatever she might need.
Just so thrilled that friend has decided to live life fully by sharing her talents of organization and knowledge!
We really do affect those close to and around us, my friends. Sometimes it takes a while, but our message of service is one that we all need hear and act upon in whatever way we can.
I'm so proud of her! It's not been an easy road since her beloved husband transitioned about 10 years ago. She has much wisdom and experience to help guide others through such difficulties.
After congratulating her on her initiative, she said that she had me to thank! I asked her to please explain. She said I had suggested for her to put her energies to good use instead of placing her perspective solely on loss and "whining."
Now, I
don' t think I used that word exactly, but that's what she heard. And it made an impression.I've offered my support to teach a free intro yoga class. Fold origami doves, whatever she might need.
Just so thrilled that friend has decided to live life fully by sharing her talents of organization and knowledge!
We really do affect those close to and around us, my friends. Sometimes it takes a while, but our message of service is one that we all need hear and act upon in whatever way we can.
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- Posted by mindyjourney
- Mar 22, 2017
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
cabbage wrote: Beautiful---thank you for sharing.
Virginia wrote: As noted, we never know when our words will affect someone. I've had people say to me "remember when you told me. " and i may or may not recall. But it was what they wanted or needed to hear and it stuck. I've certainly had the experience on the receiving in and am grateful for those words of wisdom, encouragement, or get over it and move on (said with caring and it was true).
leoladyc728 wrote: thank you for being there for your friend and giving her a little nudge to share her knowledge. It all sounds like a fabulous idea and will help many people.
Lilijourney wrote: You ripple of suggestion created Energy, bringing forth a wave of positivity and change 😊ðŸ‘ðŸ¼ðŸ’—💕
Mish wrote: Good stuff!!!!!
kjoyw wrote: Just absolutely full of wonderful! Quite sure you would not have said whining. Not your style at all!
autumnsky38 wrote: That's so great!! I've been guilty of whining a bit (lol) since my Mom passed away---wishing so much that I'd had more grief support in the beginning. But I keep getting a nudge to "start" a grief group from God, and I just know that my Mom is in on it too. lol I'm not sure how to begin, but I'm willing. I don't want anyone to have as hard of a time as I did when they first lose someone they love, and so I pray for courage to do what your friend has done! :)
