Friday, November 20, 2015

Pain

I've felt some pain lately that has taken me by surprise lately.  I mean, there's not a terminal illness that I'm fighting, but there's other things that I am.  Mentally, physically, emotionally, etc.  And sometimes I've just wanted to withdraw from that pain or at least want it to go away so that I don't need to deal with it.  But you know, there is strength and healing to be had in facing pain.  By that I mean enduring it and sharing it with others leads us to vulnerability, love, and hope.  It may not make the pain go away, but accepting and facing it with people we love offers such clarity that makes it easier to bear.  

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