I saw this the other day, and it really spoke to my heart, and I felt the need to share. Lately, I’ve been letting myself sink into darkness a lot more than I’d like, wallowing in sadness and the “why’s” and “what if’s” that have no answer at all. There’s no point to any of it, because if you keep asking “why?” with no response, you’ll go mad. Absolutely insane. But it’s the easiest thing to do sometimes. So this quote couldn’t have come to me at a better time. It’s my reminder of what I want most in this life, and that is to be a light in the world. It’s easy to be sad, no matter our circumstances. There is always something to be sad or angry about. But there’s something so beautiful and refreshing about choosing to see happiness, even if there’s only a faint glimmer of it. That’s what being a light means to me. To shine when it’s easiest to be dull. I hope you can be a light to someone today. :)
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What quote has been inspiring you lately?
What’s something you strive for the most in life?
xo
Aww, chin up girl. Its okay to be sad sometimes but you just have to make sure that you don’t stay that way. If I’m going through something I try to only allow myself 1 hour per day to be sad and cry, and then the rest of the hours of the day I have to find the beauty in the things/people I have and see the glass half full. Some days are easier than others.
As for quotes, they’re just the best. I’m going thru something with work right now and I’ve been reading A LOT of “life is too short type of quotes” on Pinterest haha. So yesterday I had enough and quit. It felt amazing! :)
I love that you allow yourself time to be sad, but don’t let yourself get stuck there. It’s so important!! Hard sometimes, but important! And YOU GO GIRL with the quitting!!! If it’s making you miserable, it’s not worth it! Life’s too short. Amen. <3
xo
sometimes we have to be a little sad to realize some things in life. I don’t know if that makes sense but you always seem to be a light. :)
Yep, it makes perfect sense. And thanks Helene, that really means a lot :)
xo
I love this quote. And I agree completely, it’s so easy to get sucked into the constant questions about why things happen. I’ve had a long year of loss and it’s taken a toll on me, but then something wonderful happens like one of my first best friends having her first baby yesterday and I get reminded of all of the good that happens in this world!
I was listening to a song yesterday that has the lyrics “the bad times make the good times better” and it’s true, without the bad then the good would be taken for granted.
Jamie @
The Growing Up Diaries
Aww I’m sorry to hear about your tough year. I can definitely relate! It’s nice to get those reminders- we need them!!! And yes, those song lyrics couldn’t be more true.
xo
I love this quote! Thank you for sharing it. I am such a quote person, I have a HUGE document full of quotes by topic. I constantly refer to it and add to it. One thing (of the many) that I strive for most in life is to help people feel loved and not judged. Everyone has innate goodness and deserves to be loved. I think everyone has something to offer the world. And you, sweet girl, are definitely making the world a more beautiful place!
That’s awesome! I love quotes, too. I agree, everyone does deserve love and to be treated with kindness! Thanks for your sweet words <3
xo
Oh yes, love this!
And, that is what I want to, to be a light, to give, to uplift, to encourage and inspire.
Good words to read!
Carolyn
http://www.ccmcafeeperspective.com/
YES!! Here’s to making this world a little brighter :)
xo
I really get what you mean. Lately I’ve allowed myself to go to a place where I am like well what if this would have happened instead and this week was really crummy. Finding joy in tough situations is so hard. I know how tough the holidays are going to be for you and everything. I’m thinking of you, girlie. You are already a bright light reflecting Jesus to so many people.
You are so so so sweet and such a blessing to me, sweet girl. Thank you for what you said- it brightened my day :) As you always do!
xo
“To shine when it’s easiest to be dull.” Preach it sista! I feel like being dull/negative is sometimes praised/popular in the online world. Light always wins out in the end though and you definitely sparkle in this space, so keep it up. I love it!
Aww thank you so much, sweet girl!! Negativity is so rampant in this world, and especially online, and I’m happy to NOT add to it! :)
xo
I think this is one of my favorite posts!! You have a very deliberate but simple way of talking about your faith that is powerful. Thanks for writing about this on your blog when you could write about anything else. It made pause and think, which is always a sign that I’m reading something I needed to. :)
Aww you are the sweetest for saying that! I’m so glad I made you stop and think and that you enjoyed what I had to say. Seriously, your comment made my day. <3
xo
Thanks for sharing this – I love Madeleine L’Engle. My big lesson from God currently is remembering that His plans are good…even when they’re different from my plans and even when they seem really, really hard and confusing.
YES, it’s near impossible to trust in God’s plan all of the time, but just knowing deep down that it’s good and that everything willl work out in the end, makes it all okay. <3
xo