Promise Yourself
July 29, 2009 by Anna Farmery
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I found this poem on a card which was sent to me a few years ago….hope it helps those widows and widowers who are struggling with their grief and loss.
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can
disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to
every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel like there is
something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your
optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best,
and expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the
greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give
every living person you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too
strong for fear, and to happy to permit the
presence of trouble.
Thanks Anna, I REALLY needed that today!
Deb
Very nice thoughts. I don’t think I would have appreciated them right after my beloved died of cancer but, almost two years later, I can say that I do and I am a much more positive person – getting back to my old self however sad I am in wishing that he was by my side again.
I’m sorry Anna, I came here later than others. How long since you lost your spouse? I can almost tell when someone is newly grieving or settling in but I can’t tell with you. I am doing better and having busy times, new friends and new ideas all of the time and it’s been almost two years since my best friend/husband died. I am even entertaining now which is not easy at my age with spinal difficulties. But it can be done with proper planning. And it has been worth it .
I’ve enjoyed being here and hope all goes well with those who come here too. Cindy
What a beautiful poem Anna – that is a help and I am looking for help. My wife died after a brief illness with thyroid cancer back on June 1 this year and it is so hard at times to go on as if everything’s the same. But you have to fight the demons on darkness and not allow sadness to overwhelm. People say time heals and you just want it to speed up! But to be so positive as to be outgoing, to smile at each living person, to live life and not allow death and darkness to live in you is so important. Thanks!