Remember With Grace

“All the love, all the dead, all the people we've known. They are the rivers that feed our sea of souls. If we refuse to remember them, that sea will dry up too.” 
― Nina George, The Little Paris Bookshop

 I like the idea that even the people that have let me down have helped to make me who I am. Learning to forgive them for their failures and mistakes and find the things in our interactions that have caused me to grow and mature, allow me to be gentle with my own failures and recognize my true worth.

 It's a daily practice and also allows me to walk through this life more peaceable. I'll take it.

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  1. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)October 1, 2018 at 5:56 AM

    The old saying In Difficulty lies Opportunity came to mind while reading this.
    :-)

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    1. Linda dOctober 1, 2018 at 5:59 AM

      Always hated it when my elders would tell me so but age has educated me in a way to school could never.

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  2. mxtodis123October 1, 2018 at 7:39 AM

    Everyone comes into our life for a reason. Everyone is here to help us learn.

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    1. Linda dOctober 2, 2018 at 5:13 AM

      Not always easy to see it that way but I agree.

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  3. Marie SmithOctober 1, 2018 at 8:58 AM

    Such a great practice, Linda.

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  4. BirdieOctober 1, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    Love this. And you. 💕

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  5. BillOctober 1, 2018 at 10:36 AM

    That's so true. We can't get where we are going without help from others.
    Enjoy the day!

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 1, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    Yes, I've realized that some awful people have made me a better person by teaching me lessons I needed to learn. I honour their negative place in my life. However, there are others whose graves I still look forward to dancing on.

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    1. Linda dOctober 2, 2018 at 5:15 AM

      I can think of one person in particular that holds that special place in my heart. I am not a mean hearted person but I will not shed a tear or think a single sad thought when the orange one leaves this planet.

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  7. MarthaOctober 1, 2018 at 2:12 PM

    I think every person we cross paths with has something to teach us. And some lessons are harder than others. However, I am happy when the toxic people are out of my life for good!

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    1. Linda dOctober 2, 2018 at 5:16 AM

      I have a few that still sit on the periphery. I would prefer them gone but that is not going to happen any time soon so I adapt.

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  8. anne marie in phillyOctober 1, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    toxic people suck and have no place in my life; I ditched them years ago. I like positive happy people.

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    1. Linda dOctober 2, 2018 at 5:17 AM

      I believe that you have had more than your fair share.....I get it completely.

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