Weathering the Storms – Day 2

February 26, 2023

I was in a small village in China when the rain came pouring down. I opened my backpack, dug around, and fished out exactly what I needed. Fleece jacket, raincoat, weatherproof pants. “Go ahead,” I thought, “let it storm.”

Application: Whenever a storm hits, it’s time to dig into our backpack of survival skills. I know, we thought those days of surviving were done and we were on our way to being happy, joyous, and free. We are. But every once in a while, a storm comes along.

Let’s use those skills we learned.

From the book: 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact

About the author

In addiction and recovery circles, Melody Beattie is a household name. She is the best-selling author of numerous books.

One of Melody's more recent titles is The Grief Club, which was published in 2006. This inspirational book gives the reader an inside look at the miraculous phenomenon that occurs after loss--the being welcomed into a new "club" of sorts, a circle of people who have lived through similar grief and pain, whether it be the loss of a child, a spouse, a career, or even one's youth.

For more information about Melody and her books, visit the author's official website