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I have seen flowers come in stony places.
Often when we feel as though we are between a rock and a hard place, it is hard for us to imagine that anything good can come from the situation we are in. The weight of what we are going through feels like it will crush us.
I guess one of the benefits of getting older is that we begin to learn that ‘this too, shall pass.’
We remember that we’ve come through desperate circumstances before and although life feels rough and we are looking for a way out of the current darkness, the light will break through eventually.
The human spirit is amazing in its resiliency. It is so much stronger than we give it credit for. It is tenacious in its hunger for life. And just like the plant that found a way in my parking spot by pushing through the cement and reaching for the sunlight in the above photo, we can also find our way.
So the next time you find yourself in a stony place, remember the flowers, and know that you will find your way to the light too.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Amy Pantone said:
Very nice post Diana! And it is true as I have gotten older I find myself saying “this too shall pass” more often.
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dianasschwenk said:
It is definitely one of the gifts of maturing Amy! ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Excellent, Diana! Love it.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Alan. ❤
Diana xo
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Jean said:
Great lessons.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jean. ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Wonderful post Diana! Purely wonderful!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my dear Ute. ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
Wisdom in these words, Diana. I have had a lifetime of learning about the resiliency of spirit. It never fails. Thanks. Have a great week. 💖
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dianasschwenk said:
You to Van and thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
I love this analogy. The strength and perseverance those flowers show are encouraging. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes. Thank you Colleen. ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Beautiful Diana. Wise words from the heart. 💚💚
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Karen. ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
So true, also helps if you have faith in God but that is just me
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes it does Jo-Anne. ❤
Diana xo
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