8 Words for Those Who Care
I fully concur with this elegantly pointed observation from Elizabeth Kubler Ross:
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
Not every day is full of “bluebirds on your shoulder.”
Problem finders, negative people, and fussy folks bump into us. Stuff happens. Not all of it ideal.
Create beautiful moments anyway.
Take a moment, take a hike, or take someone you love on an ice cream date.
One of the most life-giving habits for our family has been the date/adventure. Twice a month, I take my daughter and my wife on dates, and I take my son on adventures. We do this at least twice a month. This rhythm has been crucial for us.
From smoothies to movies to hikes and bike rides, these outings allow for one on one time. Yes, we must ruthlessly carve these into the schedule. Sometimes I should be doing a chore or accomplishing some other task. But, this is more important.
After more than a decade of my wife living with a chronic condition, we are still determined to create beautiful moments ANYWAY!
I hope you find ways to generate beauty, even in the midst of less than ideal circumstances.
Worth Repeating
I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.
-Anne Frank
