Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life search for love and wisdom.
—Rumi
Leaving the funeral director’s office, I silently expressed thanks to God and the Universe. I met a real angel. No coincidence our paths crossed.
Worthy guidance, a smile, understanding…from friends and those I do not know.
Shutting the door to my brother’s apartment one last time, I turned around to give thanks for the angels who swooped in to help me. And him. All seeming strangers. Like the folks I’ve connected with on WP but never actually met.
Out-of-the-blue kindnesses as powerful as an angel’s wings lifted my weary spirits so I could also pass the kindness along. I’m grateful, so grateful, this Thanks Giving for kindness.
And you? Have you been graced in a time of need by unanticipated kindness? What’s on your list for this holiday week of giving thanks?
wRighTing My Life 
So sorry for your loss. You know I understand this experience and from many sides. May your angels continue to offer support and comfort.
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🙂 Those moments with those people are pure magic.
My friend died last Tuesday and my angels have been my other friends coming out of their introvert hidey holes to check in with me, hiding in mine ❤ They are my angels.
May we always have them, in one form or another!
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There are no coincidences. I’m also thankful our paths have crossed. We share so much understanding although we’ve never met in person. But the heart knows. Warm wishes to you…
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Yes, there have been so many moments of grace and unexpected kindnesses. They buoy us up, if ever so slightly. May you feel at peace during this time. I’m thankful our paths crossed here.
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