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That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
I recently read that when you want to bulk up your muscles by working out, it tears your muscle and creates a scar. That scar is what makes your muscle bulkier and makes you stronger.
Reading that reminded me of the above quote.
Every scar. Every physical, emotional and spiritual wound. Every stretch mark you endure, tells the story of your life. It shows what you have endured and survived, and makes you stronger.
Our scars make us stronger. They make us more beautiful, more uniquely us, and as an extra bonus, more compassionate and kind toward others. They tell the story of our life.
But just as with any workout routine, you first decide to be healthier, you embrace the current discomfort, you work through the pain, you rest when you need to, and then do it again. it takes time to see the results.
Consider this the next time you feel broken.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
talktodiana 
A beautiful metaphor Diana, though painful.
The Precious Orchid (my lst and middle name translates from Chinese) wishes you orchid success.
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Diana,
No truer words were ever spoken.
The purpose for suffering is to build endurance. Sadly over the last 4 to 5 decades the philosophy of “everyone should get a trophy” dangerously thinned the skin of too many. When we shelter ourselves or our children from the trials and realities of life each of us then lack the endurance to withstand the worst that this world can bring.
That is the lesson of the cross. No greater suffering was ever endured than in that event of history. And no greater good was ever attained than from He who stayed upon the cross, no matter the taunts and pleadings to come down.
-Alan
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Thanks for always leaving a thoughtful response, Alan – I really appreciate it. ♡
Diana xo
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Love this Diana! Thank you 💕
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Thanks Val! ♡
Diana xo
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Love that perspective, Diana, thank you for that!
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My pleasure, Jim ♡
Diana xo
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Well said Diana! Love this post.
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Glad you enjoyed it Amy! ❤
Diana xo
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There is a beautiful song by Peter Mayer which I shared sometime ago on my blog — I’ll go find the link and share it here!
It’s serendipitous Diana — I have been composing blogs in my head while without Wifi — and one of them is titled: What Breaks Us Makes Us…
And here’s the link! https://youtu.be/qOAzobTIGr8
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Thanks for sharing that song, Louise! No WiFi must have made you a little crazy, well it would make me crazy. ♡
Diana xo
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This is a very inspiring post, Diana, and filled with truth.
Have a great week ahead, dear friend,
Eric
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Thank you Eric, have a great week too. ♡
Diana xo
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Your beautiful post today makes me think of a lyric by our beloved Leonard Cohen:
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.
That Japanese idea of fixing cracks with gold is brilliant! ❤
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I loved that lyric and I LOVE Leonard Cohen! ♡
Diana xo
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I have always been proud (don’t know if this is exactly the word I want) of my bruises and scars. I know they are part of what I’ve gong through.
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You have always embraced them as part of who you are? You are not ashamed of them? Whatever the correct wording, good for you! For me, its taken awhile to get to that point. ♡
Diana xo
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Yes ! Much better wording, thank you Diana. I have embraced them AND am not ashamed. My scars/bruises are often times things done ‘to’ me or accidents, and all part of my journey. I speak of both actual and real scars and those scars no one sees.
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I have often felt broken, as does my poor mum
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Sorry to hear that Jo-Anne. Do you think you’re a stronger person because of it? ♡
Diana xo
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There is also a belief that this works for plants, too. In the wild, the wind, rain, and passing animals, cause some of the plant cells to break, and the regrowing by the plant makes it stronger (just as a broken bone heals stronger at the break).
Therefore “they” recommend you fondle your houseplants regularly to make them stronger. 😀
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Thanks for sharing this info Smitty! I have an orchid that I’m trying to get to bloom again, I will give it a shot! ♡
Diana xo
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