“Nobody’s life would be messed up as badly as mine. The business is going downhill, my relationship with Sandy is going nowhere and on top of that my asthma is getting worse by the day. Why is this happening to me”, I asked her with despair.
My grandmother said, “Sometimes when things are falling apart, they may be actually falling in place”.
“Breakdowns are good. They help you let go, so you can try something different”, she added.
“But where do I find the hope?”, I asked
“Look for light piercing in from the cracks”, she said with a smile.
Linking it to Write Tribe’s 100 Words on Saturday : My grandmother/grandfather said…
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A wise grandma indeed.
You bet 🙂
Aah ! How wise she is….!
I wish we could always look for the light from the cracks. And sometimes, when things really fall apart, we get a better picture about the mechanism of how the whole system works !
Beautiful writing 🙂
Oh, she is a wise old one!
Yes, the light is always there but we fail to see it! True that, such situations help us see things from a new perspective! Thanks, Sreeja 🙂
Very well put. There is always hope, so when we lose it we have to find it.
Thanks Gita! Oh yes, there’s hope for everyone. That’s what makes the world go round 🙂
Sometimes their wisdom and maturity will support us like a rock 🙂
True that! Blessed are those who learn from their wisdom and maturity 🙂
Grandmom’s are so wise no? Wonderful, positive drabble!
Always! Thanks Aditi 🙂
I needed to read this today. I can see Grandma’s can be really helpful during stressful situations.Thank you. 🙂
Glad that you liked this piece of writing, Jyothi! 🙂
Great advice! Love how our elders simplify all problems 🙂
With years of experience on their side, they are the best people to guide!
Very wise words from grandmother. A new order can come only when the old order crumbles down….somehow this thought came to me as I read your lovely post, Shilpa. Thanks for sharing this.
True. Like they say, breakdowns can create breakthroughs 🙂
Thanks Beloo, glad you liked this post 🙂
beautiful message in that drabble. yes, in many families grand moms or older people are the emotional cushions for the young. All you need is such wise and hopeful words and the young are ready to soar again.
Agree, their wisdom and love can bring in the much needed calm and strength.
how wise!
its that crack or that sliver of light that gives us hope to keep going! 🙂
Which is always there… but just needs to be looked at! 🙂
Beautiful words from Grand Moms. They would always shows us the light despite the downs in life. That’s what make them so special and beings full of love:)
Oh yes! It is a blessing to have such elders in our life 🙂
Grand mas are a well of wisdom. Their advice is always precious.
Well said 🙂
Wonderful. As it is said “,when all doors are closed , somewhere there is a window open”.
True that!
Great words of wisdom by grandma and so rightly said.
Yes, wise indeed!
Granny is absolutely right.It proves one point..Never challenge experience
Oh yes, experience is the best teacher!
‘Breakdowns are good. They help you let go, so you can try something different”, she added.’
Those words echo very close to my heart. I have intensely experienced that. I wish some one had said that to me at the time when i needed it. Wise words from the elderly grandmom.
Sometimes, we have to discover things all on our own. Our personal experience teaches us a lot too! Hugs to you Jayanthi 🙂
Wise words. We always need someone who would encourage us in tough times.
Always!! To show us the light, to add that hope and positivity in our life! 🙂
Lovely and wise words from Grandmom 🙂
True that! 🙂