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<channel><title><![CDATA[Blog4Change.org - Comments for article: THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.blog4change.org]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>webmaster@blog4change.org</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:09:47 UTC</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment2686</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Brian, Thank you for your amazing post. I have been working on myself through spiritual methods for years now. The more layers I uncover, the more layers there seem to be.  Lets just say I have come a long way but I know I have a long way to go! There are times when I wonder if I will ever be able to achieve the sense of emotional freedom that once came so naturally to me. 

Its excellent to know that you are an artist as I really did feel that my sorrow numbed and suppressed my artistic side to the point of no return....

Reading your post has given me the fuel to keep on and continue the journey. Thanks and hope you achieve everything you want out of life.<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Jupiter at 9:17 am, Sun 12th Dec 2010]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jupiter)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:17:29 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment2686</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment2689</link><description><![CDATA[DEAR JUPITER -- Thank you for sharing your struggle, and for your open-hearted response to my post. As you keep working toward your emotional freedom, don't forget that "spiritual methods" alone cannot restore the body and spirit to the spontaneity, expressiveness, joyfulness that each of us was born with. If you are not already doing so, I urge you to deeply inquire into BodyMind approaches that increase your ability to feel and express your emotions. This type of work can help lift away the unhealed pain of the past (which everyone carries) and regain the full capacity to be excited, alive and free in the present day. The best of luck to you also, and may your dream of emotional freedom be fulfilled. Never, ever give up, keep taking your steps day-by-day -- and you WILL get there! BRYAN<br/><br/>
Reply to Previous Comment by BRYAN at 6:09 am, Tue 14th Dec 2010]]></description><author>no@spam.com (BRYAN)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:09:50 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment2689</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1799</link><description><![CDATA[So many things in this post were helpful for me. The most important was hearing from someone who probably had it a lot worse than me that you can get past the pain and remain past the pain for an extended period of time. Since I have read this post I have cried, a lot. Every time I have cried I have had the instinct to stop myself, and then I asked myself why, and my answer each time was 'because it seems there is never an end to the crying, to the pain that needs to be released' - and then I think of this post, and I allow myself to cry some more, even uncontrollably, but I know that it is good for me. I don't think I have come to the end of my pain yet, but your story gives me faith that I will, that there will be a constant joy that replaces the constant suppression of my emotions. That there will be joy, without bitterness and pent up frustration and anger at all the external sources that I felt were creating those feelings in me. I have control over me, but I must allow myself to be me, like a newborn baby who holds no emotion in, who is free. I long to be free, and the deeper I go to release ages of pain, the more free I become. Thank you for this post, and your others, your words have meant more to me than I can ever express. Thank you!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Jumping Jelly Bean at 5:00 pm, Wed 31st Mar 2010]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jumping Jelly Bean)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:00:14 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1799</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1800</link><description><![CDATA[DEAR JJB -- The passion and vulnerability in your words are deeply moving. Thank you! I write these posts to reach those who are trapped in pain, to show them that there truly IS a real and lasting way out. I see that you grasp the deeper meaning of my words. And more importantly, I see that you are letting go, trusting your body and your feelings, and returning to the freedom and expressiveness of a child. It is your trust, and complete freedom to cry, that will heal you. Keep going and never doubt! LOTS OF LOVE -- BRIAN<br/><br/>
Reply to Previous Comment by BRIAN at 6:16 pm, Wed 31st Mar 2010]]></description><author>no@spam.com (BRIAN)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:16:37 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1800</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1683</link><description><![CDATA[Bryan, Thank you for sharing so deeply with the rest of us. I can so relate - there was a time, as an adolescent, when I blocked my tear ducts because it was too much to feel pain (for reasons of family upbringing as well). What you said was so true! When in my 20's I came to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I was no longer afraid to feel pain. My ability to shed tears was restored when I was no longer pushing pain away. It was then that I felt healing!<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Coach Theresa Ip Froehlich at 4:17 pm, Wed 17th Mar 2010]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Coach Theresa Ip Froehlich)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:17:39 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1683</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THROUGH YOUR SORROW TO YOUR JOY: AN EXERCISE]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/2094/1/THROUGH-YOUR-SORROW-TO-YOUR-JOY-AN-EXERCISE/Page1.html#Comment1684</link><description><![CDATA[HI THERESA -- My gratitude for your adding your testimony to mine, about the healing power of letting go and crying. We are taught in so many ways that feeling our sadness -- and releasing our hearts through our tears -- is weak, shameful, even a doorway to endless depression. Nothing could be more cruel and misleading! The more of us that validate the positive nature of releasing in this healing way, the more people will be encouraged to take the leap -- and set themselves free.<br/><br/>
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