Entries by Helene Rose
Transform Pain into Purpose
This morning when I was walking my Chihuahua named Cinnamon, I felt immense gratitude looking out upon the horizon at the toasted brown field and stunning mountain vista. Feeling this gratitude led to a cascade of opening into my heart. My pain has had a purpose, I thought. It has led me to this moment. […]
When Grief Starts Pouring Out
Life has Its way with us. We get pushed and pulled and we’re not sure we will make it. The tears don’t seem to want to stop. Tears represent all the dreams unfulfilled, the unspoken hurts and disappointments, the betrayals and wounds broken open and exposed. I’ve dealt with my grief and that’s been much […]
When Every Love Ends in Heartache
Every romantic love of mine has ended in heartache. I wonder how it is that I have the strength to continue opening my heart again and again. I wonder what I’m learning about myself and about love. After most of my relationships ended or changed form, I cried a lot, and wished to keep my […]