sadness - gateway to purpose

“The way through the sadness and grief that comes from great loss is to use it as motivation and generate a deeper sense of purpose. 
– The Dalai Lama, The Book of Joy
Affirmative prayer: Today, I am in touch with any sadness that may be resident in my heart. I have the courage to let myself feel it… I see it now as an invitation to go deeper, to let it move me into cultivating a higher sense of purpose. In this, there is healing, gratitude, and renewal.