English: Fall Foliage Photography (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I found this wonderful article on Tiny Buddha, one of my favorite inspirational websites. I think it speaks to anyone who has dealt with disappointment and depression. But many times when we lose something we don’t see that we have gained something else:
When Things Fall Apart: Breakdowns Can Create Breakthroughs
By Melissa Dinwiddie
“Breakdowns can create breakthroughs. Things fall apart so things can fall together.” ~Unknown
“I’m sorry,” the email said, “but our phone call left me feeling uncomfortable, and we’ve decided to work with someone else.”
I felt like I’d been punched in the gut. Even though I saw it coming. Even though I’d brought it on myself.
It was February 2010, and I didn’t have the money to pay my mortgage. My savings were gone, burned through in a misguided attempt to breathe life back into my ailing business by “throwing money at the problem.” Read more..
Related articles
- Things Fall Apart (sunkissedicedtea.wordpress.com)
- Breakdowns crea… (30daysofhappy.wordpress.com)
Tagged: Advice, Depression, Enlightenment, Higher Power, Melissa Dinwiddie, Mental Health, Positive Thinking, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality, Spiritual Psychology, Suffering
