Today, I’m out of my comfort zone because of news I got yesterday about somebody I love. The news is very discomforting but not definitive, so I don’t feel comfortable writing more about that now.
To comfort both of us last night, I shared this poem:
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –
And sore must be the storm –
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm –I’ve heard it in the chillest land –
And on the strangest Sea –
Yet – never – in Extremity,
It asked a crumb – of me.— Emily Dickinson
It’s in my comfort zone to also share this:
My only photo today comes out of yesterday’s post:
Comfort Zone is the product pictured in yesterday’s post — Day 2102: Less Stress. More Love — which I promised I would reveal today. I wish less stress, more love, and a calming environment to all.
I hope you feel comfortable expressing yourself in the comment zone, below.
Thanks and hope to all who helped me create today’s post and — of course — to you, who comfort me with your presence.
And a return wish for you and yours, for hope and good news. ❤️
You are very comforting, Colleen.
I hope all is well Ann.
I hope the next word is comforting, Ann. Good thoughts coming from here.
Your words are comforting, my good friend.
Hoping that you receive reassuring or comforting information as soon as possible, Ann..(hug)
Thank you, Maureen, for the reassuring comfort of your hopeful comment. (hug)
Sending big hugs to comfort you. c⌒っ╹v╹ )っ
Your big hugs are very comforting!
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Big hug coming your way
Thank you, Alex, for the comfort of that big hug.
Comfort is on knowing that when all hope is gone, that is when hope is most evident.
-Alan
It’s always a comfort hearing from you, Alan.
Comfort coming your way as you deal with your — and others — troubles. There is strength in friends. Use them.
There is comforting strength in you, Claudia.
I hope I can offer comfort even as you’re out of your comfort zone, especially with some other words of Emily Dickinson that, I think, provide the assurance that the way we understand the world can help us through all things:
The Brain—is wider than the Sky—
For—put them side by side—
The one the other will contain
With ease—and You—beside—
The Brain is deeper than the sea—
For—hold them—Blue to Blue—
The one the other will absorb—
As Sponges—Buckets—do—
The Brain is just the weight of God—
For—Heft them—Pound for Pound—
And they will differ—if they do—
As Syllable from Sound—
The comfort you provide, Chris, is wider than the sky and deeper than the sea.
I wish you good news Ann, take care!!!
Thank you for your caring comfort!!
Now cat diffusers I did not expect. I expect you will have more news soon, though and hope it will not be bad.
I expect that your comments will be comforting, Lisa, and they always are.
I am so sorry for anything that brings anxiety to you or your friend. I have a number of things kind of “in the waiting room” right now, too, and it’s surprising how exhausting it is to be holding out for hope. I love this poem, and it is so very well placed. Wishing you and your friend well. Truly.
I am truly grateful for and comforted by you, Debra.
I do hope all will be well
Thanks for your kind comfort, Derrick.
Peace, dear one! Be comforted. You are not alone.
It is very comforting to see you!!!!
😘🎉