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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, SEEING the bigger picture, BELIEVING in our ability to get through it, no matter the outcome, and TAKING that first step into the storm KNOWING we will be washed clean?
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Excellent Diana!
I once read that Saint John Paul II gave love as a purpose in suffering. I didn’t understand until I looked upon the cross from which Christ hung. He suffered our trials before we, and in so doing, took the edge off them so we could manage them. “No greater love…” And love is sacrifice. And from it Good Friday led to Easter Sunday.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
As always, love when you share your beautiful thoughts here Alan! ❤
Diana xo
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Sheryl said:
This post resonates with me. I think that it makes a lot of sense that we grow as a result of the rough spots in our lives.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, it’s preferable to letting the rough spots ruin us forever – thanks Sheryl! ❤
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
I wish there was a LOVE button! Thank you, Diana. I really needed to hear this right now. What an angel you are! ❤ xoxo *HUGS*
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww, I’m so glad to hear that Rachel. Hugs. ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
This post and the picture really made me think.
It was the image of trudging all alone.
Must I do it all by myself?
(Answer is probably YES … but it made me think anyway).
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dianasschwenk said:
Not always, but sometimes we have to do it all alone. Just look at all you’ve accomplished alone Elizabeth! ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Yes, and YOU too!
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) Thank you!
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markbialczak said:
Now this would be an attitude worth withstanding the rage of the storm, my dear friend Diana. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes! Thanks Mark. ❤
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
Reblogged this on A Grateful Man and commented:
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
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Russ! ♡
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
I love this post and your message so much I’m re-blogging it, Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww thanks so much Russ! ♡
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
This is great Diana and so true. We do have the ability to rise above the storm and see it from a different perspective. I find this difficult at times but with practice I know this is the way through. Thankyou 💚💕💚
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dianasschwenk said:
It is difficult but with practice and years gone by it gets easier, at least it has for me Karen. ♡
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
That smell after a snow is amazing, I like a good storm, well if I am home safe and sound
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dianasschwenk said:
Yeah storms are amazing Jo-Anne. I can usually smell rain before it Rains! ♡
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Great metaphor!
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes. I like too Lisa, thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
So true, which is why I also love this quote: “Everybody wants happiness, nobody wants pain, but you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.” ~ Author Unknown
❤
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dianasschwenk said:
I like that quote too Jennifer. ❤
Diana xo
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David Kanigan said:
Wonderful.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks David. ❤
Diana xo
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ksbeth said:
i love this quote too
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dianasschwenk said:
So glad it resonates with you Beth! ❤
Diana xo
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Brett said:
Great quote!
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dianasschwenk said:
Isn’t it Brett? I love it! ❤
Diana xo
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Brett said:
🙂
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