Today at church the priest said many things, but the two statements that really stuck were:
-"When we share others sorrows, we cut them in half" and
- "Where do we think happiness is?"
Both of these struck me for different reasons. The first statement has a twofold meaning to me. Do I listen, help(share) others in their time of sorrow or am I always focused on my own sorrows? Also, Do I share my sorrows with others so they can help me, or do I keep it locked tight in my heart? The obvious reality is that everyone is suffering, everyone is trying to fight their own personal battles. Some of us tell the whole world, some of us tell no one. Maybe by listening, acting, sharing, and showing love to others suffering, I can help cut their sorrow in half, or at least help make it more bearable and maybe along the way I will be changed also..
The second statement is something that I'm still contemplating.....
Lake City, summer 2021
3 years ago