Last week I was wrapping up a great vacation with my sweetie when I learned that two of my loved ones had made their transition from this life. I was once again reminded that life is a balance between joy and pain. Learning to embrace these two emotions in the same moment represents much of the work that we have to do on this earth.
I have not mastered this balance, but I keep the following in mind when I am tempted to throw myself a pity party:
- I have faith that this life is not the ‘end’ of our journey
- My life has been impacted in a mighty way by relationships and great life experiences
- Love always wins
Once I am standing straight again, I ask myself, “What did you learn from this relationship or life experience?” That’s exactly where I went in my quiet time this week as I reflected on the impact of my uncle and grandmother’s lives on my own.
Both my uncle and my grandmother left a significant impact on how I view who I am. I pray that I am able to incorporate their love and generosity into my day-to-day life. Both were great examples of God’s Love and I plan to meet them on the other side in the sweet by and by.
Until next week,