Inspiration from Kahlil Gibran: On Joy & Sorrow
June 14, 2009
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Lisis, this was lovely. The following is the key and something we often lose sight of:
“Without the constant sway, we would feel nothing at all”
You can’t know pleasure unless you’ve experienced pain.
.-= Stephen – Rat Race Trap´s last blog ..Are You Addicted to Speed? =-.
Appreciate every moment! What great advice to leave us with. Thank you. I think it’s very important to have both the positive and the negative in our lives. We cannot truly experience joy if we haven’t experienced sorrow.
.-= Positively Present´s last blog ..words are my happy sounds =-.
Good morning! I completely agree… I think one of the reasons I am able to feel so happy now is because I have suffered tremendously devastating sorrows, and have come out to the other side.
I find it very comforting to watch the cycles of Nature and know that every living thing goes through the various phases… sometimes we spring forth with energy and vitality. Other times we fall back and regroup. It’s the way it was meant to be.
Happy Sunday!
It’s hard to remember this when we’re feeling sad, but it makes total sense, we appreaciate our joy the most when we’ve suffered. Pain, joy, it’s all part of life, thanks Lisis
.-= Rosa´s last blog ..Si tu quieres bailar! – If you want to dance! =-.
It’s true, Rosa… it is hard to remember when we are feeling sad. But also, when we are feeling happy (or at least content) we tend to take that for granted. We don’t NOTICE it, pay attention to it, and revel in it with the awareness that the good times, too, shall pass.
I think it’s important to remember that our circumstances and emotions will constantly be changing so that we can retain hope when we’re suffering, and make the most of life when we’re enjoying it.
Happy Sunday, Sweet Pea!
EXCELLENT reminder, Lisis. I especially like your reminder to be aware during those moments of happiness or contentedness. Very important.
Kahlil Gibran seems to have a way of speaking to the core of us, doesn’t he?
Thank you!
.-= Mr. Nuggets´s last blog ..The Value of Good Friends =-.
He sure does, Chris. That’s one of the reasons I started this Inspiration Sunday thing. There are so many wonderfully inspiring lessons to be learned from the “masters” that really don’t need any paraphrasing from me. Sometimes we need to read the originals (in translation) and learn the lessons directly from those who have dedicated their lives to finding the answers and sharing them beautifully.
Kahlil Gibran certainly fits that category.
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