Dear Grieving Soul,
I see you.
Grief Robs you of your breath,
It Steals the sunshine from your soul.
Grief Leaves you uncomfortable in your skin, unable to escape from the pain.
Then.
There is kindness, given by friends and strangers, each bringing a ray of warmth that cracks through the icy coldness of despair.
Each act of kindness brings a reminder of gratitude into a heart full of sorrow.
May you be surrounded by love and kindness that warms the soul helping the sunshine back in.
That is my wish for you.
With all the love,
Jolie Downs
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Jolie Downs
Partner and Recruiter with Paradigm Staffing. Podcast Host of Thriving After 40. Author of Thriving After 40. Podcast Host of Career Wanderlust. Professional Speaker. Life Coach. Absolutely passionate about personal development.
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