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Tag Archives: pain
Dedicated to those in the Darkness
To those who are in dark, cold, and fear-filled places, I offer and dedicate this poem: Broken Promise An unopened bud A leaf left unfurled A loss of great beauty To a beckoning world Withered by fear From memories and … Continue reading
To Those at the Edge of the Abyss, the Comforters and Comforted
Photo credit: Jon Tyson I believe most people find themselves at the edge of the deep and dark abyss at some point(s) in their lives. There are times when it can be a great act of courage just to get … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Love, Pain & Grief, Uncategorized
Tagged compassion, depression, Grief, Love, pain
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Sometimes It Lights an Inextinguishable Fire
Being pushed out of the crowd and into the darkness can help some people find the strength and determination to stand out in the spotlight. With Love, Russ
Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Sadness and Sorrow, Uncategorized
Tagged determination, Inspiration, loneliness, pain, strength
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Big Hearts and Small
Having a big heart can lead to greater pain when it breaks, but having a small heart leads to a lifetime of suffering. With Love, Russ
Peculiar Perfection
Two lost and hurting hearts Seeking love and protection Risked great pain to come together But found peculiar perfection. With Love, Russ
Posted in Loneliness, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized
Tagged loneliness, Love, pain, poem, poetry
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Our Relationship is An Appreciating Asset
In a comment to my last post, a reader asked why one person stays loyal and another breaks the heart of a devoted spouse. Here was my reply: My guess it’s as varied as each couple. It breaks my heart to … Continue reading
Being There
Many of the most powerful moments in my life, the times I feel the most alive, the most useful, and the most connected to everyone and everything are those times I am there when someone needs me the most. Just … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing, Pain & Grief, Uncategorized
Tagged Friendship, gratitude, Grief, healing, pain
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I Got A Call Yesterday
I got a call yesterday from Denis Loiseau the songwriter who four or five years ago was the one who invited me to co-write my first song with him. We wrote several songs together and enjoyed working with each other … Continue reading
Waxing Poetic
I’ve been on a poetic roll these last few days. If you’d like to experience my poetry, please check out my blog devoted to it at http://agratefulmanspoetry.com. A Grateful Man’s Poetry The titles of some of my recent creations include: “A … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Pain & Grief, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Potential
Tagged loss, Love, pain, poem, poetry
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The Way Out is Often Through
In my last post I mentioned some things I want to expand a bit on. I believe that attempts to quickly end suffering (or just go numb for a while because the pain is so bad) often leads to addictions … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Fear, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Suffering, Teamwork
Tagged fear, Grief, home, pain, the way out
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Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 