tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277866575549932665.post7659287555226738270..comments2014-02-20T23:53:18.066-08:00Comments on Bloom: The Problem With PainSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08976904719363076786noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277866575549932665.post-89149438840633600842009-01-05T12:18:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:18:00.000-08:00I know what you are talking about, and I am sorry ...I know what you are talking about, and I am sorry you are in pain.<BR/>(Currently, I am very happily not in pain and I am so thankful!) I feel there can be many reasons we are brought into places of pain, but for me I think one of the biggest reasons is to learn compassion. If I never hurt, I wouldn't have much patience for those who do, and for those of us who work with people living in all sorts of pain, it is the ultimate teacher. It is a very grounding experience. As Søren Kierkegaard said, "Then comes affliction to awaken the dreamer..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277866575549932665.post-91846134483525134502009-01-05T12:15:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:15:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277866575549932665.post-74854430886274612572009-01-04T11:11:00.000-08:002009-01-04T11:11:00.000-08:00C.S. Lewis is a favourite of mine so I really enjo...C.S. Lewis is a favourite of mine so I really enjoyed reading this quote.<BR/><BR/>BTW, your blog is wonderful. The posts have been so touching and thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721919043603767131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277866575549932665.post-53416720593590803632009-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:00Susan: What a beautiful cover for you 2009 scrapbo...Susan: What a beautiful cover for you 2009 scrapbook! I have this CS Lewis quote in my book of poetry & quotes. So true! My pain is currently deepening depression & trying to be everything to my husband and aging parents, at the expense of my true identity & worth. I'm "burned out". I KNOW I can't be any good to anyone if I don't take care of myself first, but...That is why I name this my "Year of Gentleness". It brings God "right here"(face front)! The pain is DEEP and BRUTAL---and as you mentioned before, I'm the ONLY one who can do anything about it---by spending MORE quiet time & ALONE time with the Lord....and not while there are literally other external voices "yanking" on me! Thanks for all your listening to me !! XO!BethBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065826314201314523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277866575549932665.post-89831135506366939482009-01-04T07:05:00.000-08:002009-01-04T07:05:00.000-08:00What a true quote that is! Thanks for sharing Sus...What a true quote that is! Thanks for sharing Susan! Hugs!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150480146292375942noreply@blogger.com