Comments on: Appreciating Life’s Harshest Moments {Raven Moore}

By: Andhari

Andhari — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:28:28 +0000

You're such a strong person and I'm sure not a lot of people can handle things as good as this.

By: andhari

andhari — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:28:28 +0000

You're such a strong person and I'm sure not a lot of people can handle things as good as this.

By: andhari

andhari — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:28:00 +0000

You're such a strong person and I'm sure not a lot of people can handle things as good as this.

By: Raven

Raven — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:45:09 +0000

@Grace
What an awesome quote. I love it. I'm going to add it to my writing journal.

@Susan
Thank you. It's the lessons that really burn that teach us the most.

@Sam
Thank you again for this opportunity. I'm truly honored that I was able to take part in this. It was one of the hardest posts I had to write.

By: Raven

Raven — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:45:00 +0000

@GraceWhat an awesome quote. I love it. I'm going to add it to my writing journal.@SusanThank you. It's the lessons that really burn that teach us the most. @SamThank you again for this opportunity. I'm truly honored that I was able to take part in this. It was one of the hardest posts I had to write.

By: sameve

sameve — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:09:49 +0000

Unfortunately, it takes some people until they're at their lowest to appreciate anything at all. I wish that wasn't the case, and that's one of the many reasons I wanted to do this series. You are an example of true strength. Thank you for sharing this with us!

By: sameve

sameve — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:09:00 +0000

Raven: I'm with Grace and Susan, an absolutely beautiful post. I think you capture something really important here about appreciation. It's easier to appreciate the good things we have and be grateful for the people and things that make us happy. But, something that I've learned is that even the most trying times in our lives can teach us valuable lessons. You've been through a lot, but instead of simply dwelling on the negative, you're able to say, at least I made it out of all that in one piece. Unfortunately, it takes some people until they're at their lowest to appreciate anything at all. I wish that wasn't the case, and that's one of the many reasons I wanted to do this series. You are an example of true strength. Thank you for sharing this with us!

By: Susan Pogorzelski

Susan Pogorzelski — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:52:39 +0000

Raven: I agree with Grace — this is a beautiful, heartfelt post. It's often difficult to see the good in harsh situations, to see the lessons that can be learned, to put into perspectives what you do have rather than seeing what you don't. And sometimes you ask yourself why you should feel appreciative of any of it. But the fact of the matter is, you do have a lot. Possibly more than you realize. And it just takes some lessons and perspective to help you realize it. And to help you appreciate it.

There's so much truth in your words and so many lessons from your story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

By: Susan Pogorzelski

Susan Pogorzelski — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:52:00 +0000

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:26:54 +0000

Raven this is a beautiful post. I often find it hard that it takes difficult moments or experiences to recognize the appreciation we have…because it is very true for me. However, series like this or learning/growing up I learn to fuse appreciation into every part of my day, somehow.

Your post reminded me of this quote. Which I find true everyday:
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”