Comments on: This Too Shall Pass

By: Bradley

Bradley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:39:57 +0000

I’m Bipolar and I’ve found the words so profound that I’ve had them tattooed on my forearm….

By: John Bartram

John Bartram — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:38:36 +0000

The message is true, even for the worst and most personal disasters. Those who do not believe it are failing to understand how it requires a a determined mental effort to resist looking either behind, or ahead, but just dealing with the here and now.
I’ve know people who survived the Holocaust and some lived happy, productive lives; others were miserable and killed themselves. A study showed how the happiest were those who didn’t look back.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:07:30 +0000

Thank you for this article, Brett. The idea of “living fully in the tiny spaces of time” is very helpful during hard times. And “this too shall pass” will become another motto of my life (my first one is: “never give up”). Stay strong!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:45:03 +0000

Life isn’t worth it. Yes this may pass but it’ll come around again, harder, more black and depressing than the last time. It always does. For 20 years it keeps passing. See how your knuckles end on a slope down on both sides. That’s what you have to look forward to. I’m not a man because I can’t shake this. I’m not a man because I can’t be bothered with help. I will just pass.

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:27:59 +0000

As many above, I have stumbled upon this website, and your particular article in one of the lowest lows of my life. Thank you, truly thank you for the small speckle of hope!

By: David

David — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:33:55 +0000

I have been reading articles on this site for a year now but have never commented on one until now. I have been going through a very rough time in my life for the past few years and the timing of this post is exquisite. I hadn’t visited the site for a while and thought I would this morning. This was the first article that popped up and it has really affected me, more than any of your previous ones. Thank you, Brett and Kate, for the wonderful and thoughtful work you do here. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I know you have had a tremendously positive effect on my life. Thank you again,

David

By: ash

ash — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:58:14 +0000

I really like this article.. during the tough times of my life i listen to the song by simon and gaurfunkel called the boxer.. it really helps me pass through hard times..

By: Johnny B

Johnny B — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:27:06 +0000

Echoing the words of those that read this post and the ones who commented, great article. A great reminder that life is short and it’s not worth spending it thinking about “why me.” I am a firm believer that men are destined to lead, even when dealing with life’s challenges. Men need men… to come alongside and help push, support, encourage, rebuke help them get out of their “funk” by helping them see the bigger picture. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

By: LW

LW — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:12:53 +0000

I’ll be damned. This is just what I needed to hear today. Thanks.

By: barter411

barter411 — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:24:21 +0000

Certainly there are heartbreaks along the road. Sometimes, as with pickup trucks, we are to blame. But if we are plagued with a guilty conscience over someone we have wronged…
1. Celebrate that you have a conscience.
2. Do what you know is right. Apologize/make restitution as needed.
3. Then get on with your life, a better man for it.