Trouble is a Time to Grow
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Hello from beautiful Montana:
Today I took a walk in the Springtime. It was wonderful to see flowers blooming and leaves opening up on the trees. So great to hear the birds singing again. Winters are long in Montana. Sometimes we despair of Spring and joy ever coming again.
Much like those who are going through hard times and trouble in their lives. Perhaps you are in pain right now because you can't see a bright future ahead. You may be discouraged and filled with anxiety.
We all Have Losses and Adversity
As I looked at the trees in our yard today and heard a neighbor pruning the branches on his lilac bushes, I was struck by the metaphor of humans who lost something only to gain something greater.
Many times it is the times of trouble where we learn the most. Like the trees who are pruned to allow new growth, we come out of trouble and adversity different people than we were earlier.
Trees and People Grow Strong
Winter and trouble may make us sad. Spring and Renewal make us remember. A time of trouble or overgrowth can be changed to a time of growth. May you recognize that you, too, will see Spring again.
With gratitude and love,
Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, family relationship coach and author
http://www.ArtichokePress.com
