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Easter and Widows
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Easter and Widows - For me this Easter holiday weekend is all about appreciating those happy little things that brighten my day. I’m more likely to encounter these bright moments by shifting my mindset to look for them.
Widows who view luck as good fortune are happier than those who think of luck as a force outside of their control. That makes us feel helpless, but the idea of luck being tied to our positive mindset gives us hope and a reason to keep our minds open to the possibilities.
This Good Friday I stop to appreciate the strength I get from God, and also from friends, family and the world around me. Tomorrow is a brand new day and is full of possibilities as long as I stay open enough to see them.
One of the possibilities is new connections to people and events. When I feel connected, I feel like I am living with purpose. I started “The Sisterhood of Widows” over thirteen years ago, to help widows understand their grief, and it’s still going strong!
This Easter weekend helps me to appreciate all of the widows who have become part of my journey. Creating the “Sisterhood” has brought me and others tremendous joy. Once we learn that there is beauty in the simple acts of supporting each other, we then find that there is beauty in simply just being here.
Holiday weekends can be lonely for us widows as it is common for old friendships to fade away. But and this is a big BUT, it’s not that easy to replace those friendships or loss family members. Widows may not have the energy to go out and rebuild their relationships.
Here is a tip – when someone says something nice to or about you it lifts your mood and makes you feel good – doesn’t it? Will then make a habit of passing this feeling on to others by sincerely saying something nice to or about a potential new friend and you will be amazed at what happens.
I can think of no better time than this Easter Weekend to start this habit. I believe it will be a blessing to both you and those in your circle.
From me to you, Happy Easter 2023
Mary Francis, The Sisterhood of Widows
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