Surviving

Surviving tragedy is never easy, whether it’s a catastrophic event that affects thousands of lives or something we experience on a personal scale. Our residual feelings of grief, fear, and resentment often far outlast the tragedy itself, and it can be difficult to carry on while they plague our lives. But those who are able to overcome tragedy can be enlightened by the many lessons they learn along the way, which they can then pass on to others in an effort to spread messages of inspiration and hope. It’s hard to fathom that a single tragic event could transform the world into a new place we may not recognize. It takes time for many of us to adapt to this new normal, which may at first be difficult and deeply uncomfortable. Sometimes we may even feel foreign to ourselves in the midst of this process. But during this personal journey, it’s important to embrace acceptance and forgiveness, both of which can help us move on and grow in the wake of such difficult events. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt