The walking partners emerged from their vehicles, greeted each other, and decided on their route for the morning. Would it be six to eight loops on the trail inside the park? Would it be one loop on the trail and then the trek to the coffee shop? Would it be a straight trek to the coffee shop? Visions of coffee, chai tea, and pastries dancing in their minds might have had something to do with the final decision!
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“Turn your pain into purpose” is a statement I had heard used many times over the years, especially in relation to navigating life after it had been disrupted by a riveting experience. While I had faced and triumphed through a great many challenges during my lifetime, nothing prepared me for the one that was waiting in the balance. I had never truly considered the magnitude of what turning pain into purpose could feel like—or the agony of the process—until it happened to me
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Loss and grief make their way into each of our lives; it’s an inevitable part of life. While you have no control over when, where and how grief will show up, you do have a choice about how to respond to it. One response is to practice self-love. With time and effort, self-love can become an integral part of your journey.
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