4/10/13     9:35am

• Forces me to slow down, to be mindful of each thing I do
• Refocuses my attention on God
• Shows me what is and isn’t important
• Humbles me
• Makes me greatly appreciate the little things when they come back
• Gives me permission to take care of ME
• Allows me a space to heal
• Reminds me this is His plan, not mine
• Increases my empathy towards others
• Purifies me
• Reminds me of all my blessings
• Shows me how frail I really am
• Causes me to seek help
• Causes me to want to apologize & forgive
• Breaks down my walls/barriers/facade
• Lets me cry
• Takes my focus off of thoughts & feelings
• Gives me new perspectives

I am thankful for pain.

© Michelle Routhieaux 2013