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Finding Light in the Shadows: Reflecting on Positive Moments

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What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

In the tapestry of a challenging year, where shadows cast their long stretches, there are threads of light that weave through the fabric of our lives. As I reflect on the past twelve months, a mix of heartbreak and resilience, I find solace in the positive events that whispered hope amidst the trials.

First and foremost, the milestone of my son turning 15 became an unexpected journey of celebration. In a spontaneous twist of fate, we found ourselves in Guatemala, marking the occasion in a place where the air was infused with adventure and the echoes of laughter lingered in the vibrant streets. It was a reminder that joy can bloom unexpectedly, even in the midst of uncertainty.

Amidst the challenges, there emerged a tale of canine courage. My loyal companion, recovering from a leg operation, embarked on a journey of resilience. Each day, as he became more and more “hugable,” the simple act of embracing him became a poignant reminder of the healing power of time and love. In the midst of my own struggles, his recovery became a beacon of hope.

My own surgery, a moment suspended between vulnerability and strength, unfolded smoothly. It was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding silver linings in the midst of medical challenges. The echoes of recovery became a melody of gratitude, a quiet hymn sung in the corridors of healing.

And then, a stroke of artistic brilliance illuminated our path. My son, with a burgeoning talent, had his first art gallery showing. Witnessing his growth as an artist became a source of immense pride and joy. Each stroke of his brush echoed a narrative of progress, a testament to the transformative power of creativity.

In the tapestry of life’s challenges, these positive events stand as testament to the resilience of the human spirit. They remind us that even in the face of heartbreak, there are moments of celebration, recovery, and growth. As we tread into the unknown of the upcoming year, these threads of light will guide us forward, a constellation of hope in the vast expanse of our journey.

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  1. SMiLes Dear Miriam of Course
    Wisdom Comes From Experience
    Experience Brings Perspectives Of Both
    Our Potentials And the
    Potentials
    Of Others
    Indeed
    DarK Thru LiGHT
    And With Perspective
    in Balance Comes Great Compassion
    For Ourselves Our Communities Including
    Our Work Places ‘Third Places’ Including
    ‘Church Life Organized’ And ‘Other’ Spiritual
    Development Far Beyond Lessons and Rules
    Gratitude
    Is Food For the
    SoUL Strengthening
    The Feelings Senses of
    HeART Breathing Life into
    SPiRiT of Compassion to Spread to All
    Key Losing Us Versus Them What A World
    It Will
    Be With
    More of We
    As Marvin Gaye
    And Tammi Terrell Dance
    Sing ‘Ain’t No Mountain High
    Enough Ain’t No Valley Low Enough
    Ain’t no River Wide Enough’ To Stop True
    Compassion
    From Healing the World
    Just MaKinG Every Move Holy
    Dance Every Word Sacred Song
    Until Enough Folks Create A Tsunami
    Around This World…
    When All
    Becomes
    A Prayer of Gratitude…
    Nope Not Waitin’ For A Hero..:)

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      • Thanks. Hanging in there. Plotting is the trickiest part of my writing, because my damaged brain needs to connect a LOT of information to make sure everything – timelines, calendar, location in the world – works out BEFORE I attempt to turn it into literary mainstream fiction. Mostly because the fiction part is a huge amount of work – and I don’t want any of that wasted on the wrong ‘facts.’

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