DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL
A couple of nights ago I was having one of those "dark night of the soul" experiences where I can't sleep and all my thoughts are counter to my well being. I had spent time praying and writing in my journal and finally after dawn got a couple of hours sleep. I have heard it said, probably since childhood, that it is always darkest just before the dawn. It seemed true for me. When I checked my email that morning I had one of those things that often gets sent around on the internet. I had seen it before but seemed that morning to be an affirmation of my prayer that night. The message came from a lovely friend whom I have known all of her life and who grew up with my children. I want to include the message here.
Fifteen Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute: They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire lifetime to forget them.
This still brings tears to my eyes when I read it. Thank you, Lucy, for making my life easier this week and for the reminder that God does hear me and usually answers me as audibly and as lovingly as I pray. Life is a little sweeter now.
Fifteen Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute: They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire lifetime to forget them.
This still brings tears to my eyes when I read it. Thank you, Lucy, for making my life easier this week and for the reminder that God does hear me and usually answers me as audibly and as lovingly as I pray. Life is a little sweeter now.
posted by dddonna @ 6/21/2006 06:12:00 PM
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