I love the photo and the saying. Thank you, Gina. Often, however, what one stumbles over when in the abyss looks and feels like anything BUT treasure when it occurs. It can take many years for the person to realize the treasure that was there, and sadly some never do. But my hope is that for those who have stumbled but not yet discovered their treasure that they keep looking for it. I believe a great place to start is where their heart and spirit intersects with their wounds. That’s where I believe they are likely to find their greatest gifts for sharing with the world . It is where I found mine after looking outside of myself for decades. The answers were inside me all along, covered up by painful memories. I had to work through my pain to begin to see how my greatest gifts for the world were there and aching to be freed by me.
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Russ, this deeply insightful sharing displays your poetic heart and your wise spirit. It’s so true that when we’re in the muck of things we often do not see the healing occurring… not until hindsight helps us grasp the larger picture. And you worded it beautifully in your observation that the place to start is where our “heart and spirit intersects” with our wounds. I appreciate all those who have travelled a rocky road and evolved into ever kinder and wiser beings. I hope to count myself among those ranks and shine brightly, as you do my friend, sharing what we’ve learned. May the answers that are waiting, under the pain, blossom outward and rise to the surface. Thank you for your friendship and for sharing this post on your blog. ~Gina
Thank you, Gina. When I read what your write I often feel the warm glow of your presence, spirit, and heart as though you are sitting next to me and not over a thousand miles away. Thank you for your friendship and insights, my friend.
Hugs,
Russ
I loved it when I saw it before. def worthy of a reblog
Thank you for your comment. I’m a big fan of Gina’s too.
Russ