All Things Must End

It's kind of cool to think about how many phrases that are negative can be seen as a good thing. I mean, that sounds kind of weird. But it is true. I am strong believer in being able to control a situation with your attitude. Nothing ever needs to be so bad. And that is so much easier said than done, but it is something I have been trying to remind myself of a lot lately.
Take the phrase "all things must end," for example. That sounds really heavy and sad. And in some situations, it really can be.

   Recently my family lost someone very dear to us. And I have yet to feel totally normal again. The absence of this person is very apparent in the lives around me, of people I love and cherish. This man was not any ordinary man, but a man who changed so many lives for the best. During this time, I have been trying to recognize that I am only sad because I was so fortunate to know him. That in itself is a blessing. I am lucky to have so many people in my life that I would be so sad to part with. That seems so twisted and weird, but it's true.
   We are considered lucky in life if we have a small handful of people that we couldn't imagine our lives without. And I have hit the people jackpot in life. I have a very generous amount of people that have brought me such joy and peace. So as life continues, and losing people happens more often than any of us would like, I am going to try so hard to remember that the sole fact that I have loved so many people so very much that losing them is hard, is enough to feel lucky about.

So thinking back on the phrase "all things come to an end," can be of comfort. This can refer to sadness, grief, and pain. It must end, because all things do. And while it sucks so bad when chapters of our life end that we hoped never would, it can bring hope knowing that our pain or sadness or struggle won't be forever. 

It won't. 

I promise.