• Home
  • About FCJ
  • FCJ Staff
  • Advertise
  • Student Writers
  • Special Sections
  • Cookbook
  • 507-765-2151

Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Fillmore County Journal - Your number one source for news and community information in Fillmore County Minnesota

  • News
    • COVID-19
    • Feature
    • Agriculture
    • Arts & Culture
    • Business
    • Education
    • Faith & Worship
    • Government
    • Health & Wellness
    • Home & Garden
    • Outdoors
  • Sports
  • Obituaries
  • Commentary
  • Police/Court
  • Classifieds
  • Legal Notices
  • Columnists
  • Social Scenes

Letter to the editor about Giving a Christmas Gift of Healing …

December 26, 2022 by Commentary Submissions Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,

Seasons of great celebrations often carry shadows of sadness, grief, and deep hurt.  Many of us have the brightness of the holidays dimmed by loss and the memories of times shared with loved ones.

It can be helpful to actively reflect on these people and experiences to acknowledge the feelings which are surfacing in our lives.  Writing down or verbally sharing our memories can lighten our sadness and bring a new peace.

There is a healing balm in sharing our thoughts with others.   Sometimes hurts or oversights which are deeply fixed in our minds and hearts are unknown to others.  Sharing the root of these past hurts, in a gentle and rational way, can enlighten others, changing the present.

Speaking  the names of loved ones will keep their memory alive and bring to mind our joy at having been able to experience life with them.    

Also, being gentle with those we encounter can be a great kindness.   We never know what sound or smell or sight is triggering memories for others, so being mindful of those in stores or work or social gatherings can bring such grace.   

This year, I am missing several beloved people and tears flow often as I move through these days of the Christmas Season.  I appreciate those who notice and listen and comment, even sharing their sentiments that they are missing the presence of family and friends or even the way things used to be.

May our Christmas Season be filled with treasured memories!

SimplyMary – Mary Whalen

Spring Valley, Minn.

Filed Under: Commentary


Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

FILLMORE COUNTY WEATHER

Fillmore County Journal - Your number one source for news and community information in Fillmore County Minnesota
Fillmore County Journal - Your number one source for news and community information in Fillmore County Minnesota

Fillmore County Journal - Weekly Newspaper Serving Southeast Minnesota's Bluff Country - Letter to the Editor

NEWS

  • Features
  • Agriculture
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business
  • Education
  • Faith & Worship
  • Government
  • Health & Wellness
  • Home & Garden
  • Outdoors

More FCJ

  • Sports
  • Obituaries
  • Commentary
  • Police/Court
  • Classifieds/Legals
  • Social Scenes
  • Special Sections
  • Columnists
  • Journal Writing Project
Fillmore County Journal
RSS
Facebook
Twitter
Visit Us
Tweet
  • Home
  • About FCJ
  • Contact FCJ
  • FCJ Staff
  • Employment
  • Advertise
  • Commentary Policies & Submissions

© 2023 · Website Design and Hosting by SMG Web Design of Preston, MN.