Quotes From The Top Of The Mind

Quote: "We've all heard that in life, when one door is closed, another is opened. Unfortunately, many of us are so focused on the darkness left by what has been lost, we never see the light coming through the newly opened door.” – Bill Crawford Comment: By the way, while I believe that this week's quote has much to offer for those of us looking to better navigate life's ups and downs, I want to begin by making sure that this concept isn't misinterpreted to imply that grieving a loss is somehow wrong, or a failure on someone's part to "see the light." As a psychologist and someone who lost both of my parents to cancer in my early 20's, I know how important it is to allow oneself to grieve after a significant loss. If you are interested in more of my thoughts on the grieving process and its role in healing, feel free to read my two-part essay on the subject under “grief” on my website. For this discussion, however, just know that my thoughts on seeing the light versus the darkness are not a prohibition agai