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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

This reminds me of an experimental essay I once wrote, called "Grief, the Unwanted Guest." I personified grief and portrayed it as something that wants to guide us throughout life, not pester or harm us. I think your poem fits in to that concept, Niall.

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Niall McGivern's avatar

Thanks for sharing that Jeannie! All experience is ultimately leading us back to who we are. Seeing this truth helps with testing times and thoughts.

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Scott Perry's avatar

Fear and doubt are a compass. They only appear when you are pointed in a direction worth exploring.

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Niall McGivern's avatar

You nailed it, Scott :) Understanding this has significantly improved my ability to move forward with what matters to me

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Caoilainn Lander's avatar

"Those unwanted guests are not so unwanted when you see that they are here to serve you." Love this sentiment! Not every single day can be a good day and doubts are as much of a reason to keep going as reinforcement and encouragement.

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Niall McGivern's avatar

You're right Caoilainn, doubts are completely normal experiences. Accepting this makes it much easier to move forward as you said.

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