Posted by: Brenda Kula | January 6, 2009


A long time ago, many moons ago, I knew I had to do something symbolic. So I purchased a bunch of balloons. I drove to an open field.


I tied my bruised feelings to the strings. I took a deep breath, and released them. They bobbed and danced through the blue of the landscape until I could see the balloons no more.


And I walked away.


Sometimes in order to move on, we have to give ourselves a symbol.


Life is a journey. I’ve learned that we have to find and experience the beauty when and where we can.


But when life cuts you deep, allow yourself to fully feel it.


For my friend who is hurting today, know that there is a time for everything. When it hurts to say goodbye, hit pause. Take the time to let yourself grieve.


Learn what you can from the experience. Put the memory in a special place. If the tears form, go ahead and let them fall.


Release it, finally. And let it go.


Posted in Daily Thoughts | Tags: grieving


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Responses



  1. Beautiful Brenda





    By: Diane ( Crafty Passions) on January 6, 2009


    at 11:20 pm



  2. Brenda…tears welled up reading your balloon statement: “A long time ago, many moons ago, I knew I had to do something symbolic. So I purchased a bunch of balloons. I drove to an open field.” I appreciate all your posts, and especially this one today. It really spoke to me. Thank you for being you and thank you for your amazing caring heart you have.

    *hugs*





    By: Alex on January 6, 2009


    at 11:54 pm



  3. This post and the post on New Years were two of my very favorite that you have written in these many months that I’ve known you. Beautifully written.

    hugs,


    rue





    By: rue on January 7, 2009


    at 12:27 am



  4. Wonderful post. I just read a very similar post on Weeping Sore’s blog Grow this. A coincidence? Maybe we bloggers are feeling a bit melancholy with the winter blahs. Maybe not but it is so nice to symbolically let it all go. Thanks.



    By: tina on January 7, 2009


    at 12:38 am



  5. Brenda, this is quite beautiful. I hope your friend is doing well.



    By: Deb on January 7, 2009


    at 1:40 am



  6. such a beautiful post — gorgeous sentiment.

    i love the dew drops on the flower.


    xo





    By: Susan Tuttle on January 7, 2009


    at 2:07 am



  7. Brenda,

    What beautiful words you write.


    How is Nola?


    Gretchen





    By: Gretchen on January 7, 2009


    at 2:32 am



  8. You are such a deep sincere person and I just love the way your express your feelings …. very moving

    HUgs


    Linda





    By: Linda’s Blue gate on January 7, 2009


    at 2:58 am



  9. Brenda,

    That is a very moving post. You are a talented writer and photographer!


    Blessings,


    Lorilee





    By: Lorilee on January 7, 2009


    at 3:49 am



  10. What a beautiful post Brenda! Hope you don’t mind but I will share the url with a few friends who will appreciate this as much as I do.



    By: Elaine on January 7, 2009


    at 3:01 pm



  11. Thank you Brenda, it was just what I needed to hear. too.

    gail





    By: Gail on January 7, 2009


    at 9:09 pm



  12. Thanks Brenda, Maybe when it’s all over, I can release balloons, or find something symbolic to help let go. Know that all of your kind words have lightened my burdens…



    By: nola on January 8, 2009


    at 1:23 am



  13. Darling friend, you state the truth so very beautifully. It has taken me a long time to be brave enough to feel pain. Learning to let go. I have sometimes wrote my feelings on paper, then burned them in a crystal dish.

    Sending hugs,


    CurtissAnn





    By: CurtissAnn on January 8, 2009


    at 2:09 am



  14. Brenda, what a beautiful post and what a beautiful friend you are…. and a very wise one too.

    xo,


    Kim





    By: Daisy Cottage on January 9, 2009


    at 12:44 am



  15. Great idea and advice.



    By: Michelle on January 9, 2009


    at 9:20 pm