
DISAPPOINTMENT
noun
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.
I encountered a huge disappointment this week. A disappointment that involves not just my life but the lives of my entire family. A disappointment that involves the fate and the future of my granddaughter.
I was probably in my worst state of grappling with the implications of the disappointment on Thursday morning when I picked up Consolations by David Whyte.
Here is what I read, “Disappointment is a friend to transformation, a call to both accuracy and generosity in the assessment of our self and others, a test of sincerity, and a catalyst of resilience. Disappointment is just the initial meeting with the frontier of an evolving life, an invitation to reality, which we expected to be one particular way and turns out to be another, often something more difficult, more overwhelming and strangely, in the end, more rewarding.”
I celebrate the goodness of the Creator for putting the guidance in my hands at the moment that I needed it.
May you always receive the guidance you need,
Bernadette
I hope everything works out well for you and your family.
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Thank you, Clive
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Those last few words, “and strangely, in the end, more rewarding.” are what keeps us going. So many times, our hopes and dreams are bypassed for something else, yet things do seem to turn out for the best. A wonderful share, which will inspire us!
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So sorry!
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I am glad you found some inspiration from your disappointment!
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What an appropriate piece to read at the right time. I hope your disappointment will become rewarding in time.
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It makes me shiver when something happens, then words come that help, like your reading of that piece. I’m sorry though for the disappointment. It still hurts. I do like the words you shared: “the initial meeting with the frontier of an evolving life.” True, true. Hugs to you at this time.
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I’m sorry for the disappointment you’re facing, but am glad you found encouragement. That is a wonderful quote by Whyte.
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Whyte’s words are perfect. I’m so glad you found them, or they found you. “A catalyst of resilience” and I’d add prayers in for strength. Take care!
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Thank you my friend.
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Sending you love and a virtual hug, Bernadette, and my best wishes to your family.
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I hope everything is ok! Sorry about whatever is going on! Glad you found something to help and comfort you! xxx
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I hope everything works out for you. And I believe it’s true that disappointment can be a transformation for us and in the end makes us stronger. I’m sending prayers your way.
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Hope everything works out even in the better way than you can imagine.
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What a mature and accepting attitude to have in the face of adversity. Thank you for sharing this!
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