marcoujor: Inspiration Through Dark Times

I wish I could say that I’m an expert in ‘knowing exactly what to say’ when learning of bad, sad or disappointing news from family, friends and colleagues / students. Alas, I am not…

As a new nurse, I quickly gained an appreciation for active listening and the therapeutic use of silence when patients share difficult information in assessments or counseling sessions.

In this first Inspiration Station post of 2018, I am extending my love and positive energy to those in my personal life arena. I recognize it’s way more difficult to find hope, inspiration and inner peace when the days are darkened with sadness, illness, death and countless other disappointments.​

I have borrowed the words of some wise folks in this post… even ‘Mr. or Miss Unknown’.

And I have selected a variety of classic to ‘brand new’ music that says way more than I ever could …

​​“Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.” ~ Helen Keller

​“Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank. The temptation to quit is huge. Don’t. You are in good company… You will argue with yourself that there is no way forward. But with God, nothing is impossible. He has more ropes and ladders and tunnels out of pits than you can conceive. Wait. Pray without ceasing. Hope.” ~  John Piper

“When life knocks you down, roll over and look at the stars.” ~ Unknown ​

​Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul—and sings the tunes without the words—and never stops at all.” ~ Emily Dickinson

“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

​“People are like stained=glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Whether you can directly relate or you know / love someone who is going through a difficult time, may you find comfort, inspiration and hope from your visit here today.

And thank you for taking the time to stop by… feel free to share - you will know if someone in your world needs a boost of spirits and a connection with others.

Until next time, wishing you peace and inspiration, through ‘the good times and the bad’,

​mar