"Sorrow fully accepted brings its own gifts.  There is an alchemy in sorrow.  It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, it can yet bring happiness."   

                      ~   Pearl S. Buck 

It seems to me that the path through sorrow comes to branchings.  One trail leads to wisdom and on to a place of joy.  Another leads to compassion, and that too leads to joy. 

When in sorrow, let's look for the light of those paths and avoid the path that leads to bitterness.

This bitter path can eventually go on to wisdom, compassion and joy, but only after painful travel and more hurt through a dark place with thorny brambles. 

And yet, on every path the here and now is an opportune place. For healing and growth in all of life's gifts, we can always ask for help through guidance and grace. All paths can lead to joy.

Through love and faith,
Charlene

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