May these words comfort all those who are getting berated by the storms of life. May the rain help us to see with greater clarity the many blessings we are given each day, and more ways we can share our gifts with the world.
With Love,
Russ
I promise you,
these storms are
only trying to
wash you clean.
Wow – this quote really lifted my spirit when I read it the other day! The idea that suffering does not have to be in vain is oddly comforting and hopeful. In the same way that the pains of childbirth lead to new life, the challenges we face in daily living are ultimately meant for our good.
What if it’s true?
What if those rough spots in life; like losing someone we love, illness, defeat and change are meant to wash us clean, meant to remove the layers of useless garbage that we haul around day after day?
What if when a storm comes in, we can choose to slow our breathing, to calm ourselves, to yes – acknowledge and feel the moment, but then soothe our frightened selves with the understanding that we can get through it by (for lack of better words) getting out of our head, RISING above our situation…
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Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Thanks Russ! ♡
Diana xo
words that are a beautiful reminder
That are indeed. I’m grateful to Diana for creating this post I so enthusiastically reblogged.
Russ
Yes what if