The reality of life sometimes is neither kind nor fair, while we may be enjoying a picnic on the beach with our families......others maybe suffering with the loss of a loved one or some other form of grief in their world.
With the tragic stories coming from Norway we can only imagine the heartache that has affected so many families, friends even whole communities, this will have an everlasting impact on those involved. Although I personally may not be able to provide comfort to those in need, my thoughts and blessing are with them by heart.
Today I woke with the news of yet another loss of life.....that of the very young and talented musician Amy Winehouse. I was devastated to hear this news, I enjoyed her music very much she had an amazing voice. I must say I was somewhat disappointed with those that only spoke about her addictions choosing to reflect only on the negative. I choose to always remember her for the immense joy.......through music that she brought to my life. I hope others will remember that also and that today.......two parents mourn the loss of their child, something I pray I never experience.
I believe we are all given the opportunity before we speak to make a choice to rise above the need to judge someone, or to show compassion. We don’t live their life, we don’t know their inner sufferings, and even if we did, isn’t it more constructive to offer your support with kind words or encouraging advice....instead of passing your own judgments of them, onto others.
I respect the fact that we are all, self opinionated and have a right to have one...... just as this is mine.
I would also hope that if I needed support in difficult times, that you would offer me a soft hand and not a harsh one!
Today I woke with the news of yet another loss of life.....that of the very young and talented musician Amy Winehouse. I was devastated to hear this news, I enjoyed her music very much she had an amazing voice. I must say I was somewhat disappointed with those that only spoke about her addictions choosing to reflect only on the negative. I choose to always remember her for the immense joy.......through music that she brought to my life. I hope others will remember that also and that today.......two parents mourn the loss of their child, something I pray I never experience.
I believe we are all given the opportunity before we speak to make a choice to rise above the need to judge someone, or to show compassion. We don’t live their life, we don’t know their inner sufferings, and even if we did, isn’t it more constructive to offer your support with kind words or encouraging advice....instead of passing your own judgments of them, onto others.
I respect the fact that we are all, self opinionated and have a right to have one...... just as this is mine.
I would also hope that if I needed support in difficult times, that you would offer me a soft hand and not a harsh one!
Ps Thank you Friends for taking the time to leave your comments… I Love reading them xoxo
6 comments:
Hi Wendy..it is so sad to think of those lives lost so suddenly and the tragedy of lives cut short and their families left to grieve.
Hello Wendy
I agree it seems every time I turn the telly on there is another distressing story. The situation in Norway is dreadful when I first heard the news I just wanted to stay close to my 3 children. I also enjoyed Amy Winehouse music she will be missed by many, so typical of the knockers though when you’re up they love and want a piece of you and when you’re down they kick you.
Kind regards Mary
Hi Wendy...Yes I can hear where you are coming from...but please have a little thought for the parents of Amy..I know you and all your readers must be devestated...To me,it would be a parents worst nightmare...
How can you compare Amy to the Norway killer???.But..as you look at their lives they are maybe not regular people. They are people with a "Mental Health Issue"..We must ask ourselves.."Why couldn't these people have someone to reach out to. Maybe if they had contact with your blog Wendy..just maybe their lives could have been spared...I love your blog..
Wendy..
The cold fact is that we all have to live with the reality of life...
Reading your blog is like a light at the end of the tunnel... Hope for sure..Love the picture.
Yo Wen.. you are so very right when you say.. others may be suffering with the loss of a loved one or some other form of grief in their world...
I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I’m here..than a whole truck load when I am gone..
Yep your blog gives me hope for sure...Love it and you my FF...xxxxxxxxxx
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