Tragedy has a way of affecting each of us differently. Some people internalize feelings of fear or sorrow, while others turn to friends for support and encouragement. Every tragic situation is different and runs the gamut from illness to death, accidents to shock and many things that are simply unspeakable. No matter how tragedy affects you or your loved ones, finding inspiration in the good parts of life is essential to moving on. When you’re feeling down and out and you’re having a tough time making sense of it all, take a look at these inspirational quotes for getting through tragedy and help put your grief into perspective.
“Loss makes artists of us all as we weave new patterns in the fabric of our lives.” – Greta W. Crosby
“Seeds of faith are always within us; sometimes it takes a crisis to nourish and encourage their growth.” – Susan Taylor
“If we climb high enough, we will reach a height from which tragedy ceases to look tragic.” ? Irvin D. Yalom
“Happiness is best achieved when you have gone through tragedy and sorrow.” – Unknown
“Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.” – Bern William
“Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live.” – Robert Kennedy
“Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights – we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” – Stephen R. Covey
“Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.” – Dalai Lama
Have you dealt with personal tragedy recently? How were you able to cope?
