04/12/2024
I read this DAILY AFFIRMATION this morning ("provided through the website of Holloway's Funeral Home") and it stopped me in my usual morning thoughts and I had to take a moment to just compose myself. I thought of all those hearts that touched mine who are now gone. I had to ask myself if I had any, any regrets about any of them...IF, if I had one more chance to see them face to face what would I say and do? Here, I am speaking of those that I LOVED. I will not address the ones who "deceived me ..or I "allowed" them to take advantage of my kindness or compassion, trust me we all have had them. Nonetheless, this DAILY AFFIRMATION has brought me comfort this morning. I am composed now and so, I share with you. Loretta Holloway
Daily Email Affirmations
by Holloway's Funeral Home
Grief Connections
Unfinished Business
My mother has been gone now for almost 20 years. You’d think that I’ve let go of any unfinished business between us, wouldn’t you?
No. I still carry some of that with me. I don’t cry about it any more; rather I just feel a pang of regret. Had I known she was going to die so early…well, what I think I would have done is unimportant.
What’s the lesson here?
Never leave things unsaid, or undone; in any of your friendships, or family relationships. Be scrupulously attentive to those details – because you never know when it will be “too late.”
And, should someone die leaving you with the burden of unfinished business between you, and then do your best to let it go. Speak your peace at the graveside; write a note, and burn it; engage in a ritual release of that weight. You’ll feel lighter, walk taller, and be better able to touch the love you have for that person, as it won’t be surrounded by sorrow or regret.
Quotation for the Day
"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone." ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe