Times will change my friend, and thoughts expressed here today are written for you and you alone. Whatever you are going through now, that situation will change!”
These are words of comfort I need to share. Four words, you should engrave upon mind and soul and never, ever forget. Whatever, your situation today, whether you be filled with sadness or despair, whether there is boredom in your life, unease or restlessness, maybe grief, pain or hurt, ‘this too shall pass’..
Are you in misery, brother? Then I pray
Be comforted. Thy grief shall pass away.
Art thou elated? Ah, be not too gay;
Temper thy joy: this too shall pass away.
Art thou in danger? Still let reason sway,
And cling to hope: this, too, shall pass away.
Do rays of loftier glory round thee play?
Kinglike art thou? This too shall pass away!
Whate’er thou art, where’er thy footsteps stray,
Heed these wise words: This too shall pass away.
…Hayne
Legend has it an Eastern monarch asked his wise men to invent a motto, a few magic words that would help him in time of trial and distress and also be appropriate for times of joy and prosperity. The wise men thought and thought and finally came to the monarch with magic words by which anyone could be guided through life in every circumstance, no matter what happened: Words that would forever ease the heart and mind. ‘This Too Shall Pass.’
When Stevenson was fighting his long battle against tuberculosis, he kept the suffering at bay by reminding himself every morning of this famous phrase.
When Lincoln was hated by millions because of his loyalty to purpose and principles, when he was bitterly condemned for refusing to consider an unjust peace, he reminded himself everyday that this too would pass in time… and that with Gods help he would weather the storm. He did.
They are comforting words for all of us to remember in times of trial and trouble, in times of hardship or affliction. When nothing else helps, it’s comforting to know that no pain or grief can last forever, that whatever your burden be, this, too shall pass away.
I wonder why this message had to come out of my pen today. I know it’s meant to give hope and solace to someone out there thinking it’s the end of the world.
As certain as stars at night, or dawn after darkness,
Inherent as the lift of the lowing grass,
Whatever your despair or your frustration-
All this shall pass away..!
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Robert Clements is a newspaper columnist and writes a daily column, which has graced the pages of over 60 newspapers and magazines, from a daily column in the Khaleej Times, Dubai, the Morning Star, London, and in nearly every state in India, from The Statesman in Kolkata, to the Kashmir Times in Kashmir to the Trinity Mirror in Chennai.
Yes, nothing last forever….✌?
Everything in this world is temporary. Great thought.
Superb uncle bobby !!! Am just going to give my maths exam (I HATE MATHS) and I read this and it has given me hope !!! Thank You
Every mountain has a valley and every cloud a silver lining. Positive attitude means a lot in life… good reminder.
When engulfed with hope, there is no room for despair!A positive attitude and trust in God help one see the rainbow despite the gloom .
Only God is eternal. His Word outlasts heaven and earth. Everything else is temporary. With the infinite God residing in us, we can face tomorrow, come what may. His peace passes all understanding.He’s mighty
Perhaps you were led by the Holy Spirit to pen this message of hope today as a timely lifeline for many struggling with multiple battles currently who are on the brink of giving up.
Very Comforting words always to be borne in mind.
Loved the post.
Thank you Claudette.