Artwork & Content Copyright 2009 Jean Burman
Cartoon Pen & Watercolour 8″ x 12″
It takes a person with a big open heart to live a carefree life these days. These are troubled times. No-one is sure of anything. We look at our lives and all that has changed… and wonder when it will stop… and if we will ever be the same again. When the answer comes back with a resounding “no”… our confidence in everything we knew to be true up to this point is shattered.
For so many people around the world who are losing their jobs and their homes… their businesses and sometimes the relationships which underpinned them all… life will be undeniably different in the future. But different doesn’t have to be a bad thing does it? Sure… different will be strange at first… it always is. But whatever the change… we know from past experience that we will soon grow used to it. It’s all relative. Because something is different does not (automatically) signal the end of the world.
Besides… on the up side… “different” can open up a whole new world of possibilities. Sure… it’s hard to be out of the comfort zone… but funnily enough that’s where some of the best stuff in life gets done.
Moving on with it requires a large degree of faith… (and I don’t mean the religious kind either – although that can help if you’re so inclined – a bit of fervent prayer never hurt anyone – grin)
It’s faith… that quiet inner knowing… that allows us to step away from what we knew and take the necessary risk to move ahead in our lives… not knowing what shape or form that life may ultimately take. It is the essential element in “loving life” despite the setbacks.
In life…
Change is the one sure thing
Loss is all pervasive
and Faith is the only antidote.
It’s a beautiful thing… there should be more of it!
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