Summary

The website content discusses the emotional impact of family reconciliation after a decade of discord, prompted by a terminal cancer diagnosis, and suggests uplifting stories for readers.

Abstract

The author shares a personal moment of emotional intensity upon witnessing the reconciliation of estranged family members through photos posted on Facebook. After nearly ten years of conflict, the families have come together following the news of a terminal cancer diagnosis. The author, who typically does not cry easily, is moved to tears by the sight of their kin making amends. This event leads to a reflection on the value of family unity and harmony, questioning the cost of such reconciliation when it is precipitated by impending loss. To balance the somber tone, the author recommends several uplifting stories by other writers to readers, including pieces on a beautiful beach destination, the application of the law of attraction as described in "The Secret," and the joy of spring as penned by Dr. Preeti Singh.

Opinions

The author believes that certain extreme situations, such as a terminal illness diagnosis, can lead to profound emotional responses and family reconciliation.
There is a sense of lamentation over the fact that it often takes a tragic event to bring about family unity.
The author values the power of stories and literature to influence emotions and provide solace or upliftment, as evidenced by the recommendations provided.
The author is not quick to tears but is deeply affected by acts of inhumanity, particularly towards children, and by the reconciliation of long-estranged family members.

This happened to me

What Price Family Unity?

Conflict within families is not new. But when and how do we end this discord to stand united again?

Members of the same family bicker every now and then, like the two birds shown above. But is it worth prolonging the tiff? Photo by amyallworth from Pixabay

SOME people are easily moved by emotions and tear up easily. A melodramatic film, or a book that exposes the heart-rending inhumanity of men, or a very ill child who recovers from an expensive surgery funded by total strangers — these could trigger the tears of the highly sensitive among us.

Not me.

It’s not that I am insensitive to most real-life drama, it’s just that my tears do not flow from my eyes freely.

I have to feel a hard squeeze in my heart or a thundering rage, like when I read about the murder of babies or the abuse and sexual assault of children. I tear up and wish the harshest punishment for the perpetrators.

Less than a day ago, I saw a couple of pictures posted on Facebook by a niece. They were family photos, taken within the hour of posting.

Outside of British Summer Time, there are 13 hours’ difference in our time zones. So, I was having my morning coffee when I saw the photos while my kin, from the other side of the world, had just finished their dinner.

I sat by the breakfast table, transfixed at the images on my tablet, the coffee cup in my hand frozen before my lips.

I could not believe what the images were telling me.

And then I teared up. I can’t remember the last time I cried.

The photos that mesmerized me, tugging at my heart as tears welled up in my eyes showed my close kin — members of two families — having reconciled.

After almost 10 years of disagreement, they kissed and made up along with the children (all adults). For the same period, I have wished and hoped and prayed for that moment.

But what price unity? What price family harmony?

That is what my other lamentation is about. Reconciliation was set in motion because a member was diagnosed with late-stage cancer and only has months to live.

Wouldn’t you tear up as well, and ask what price family unity?

To uplift your spirit after reading this cheerless story, let me recommend a story by Elvie Lins❤️ in which she recommends a world-class beach for an unforgettable family (and lovers, too) outing.

White Sand Beach Island Is Where I’d Take My Partner To

Boracay is not only for lovers but for families with small children too. There are many activities for everyone to…

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Or, what about this piece by Olivia Marlene? She shares with us “the secret” of The Secret.

I Experimented on Myself Using “The Secret”

“The Secret” is true because I made it true

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Dr. Preeti Singh is bubbling with joy as she writes about the spring festival. Spring, by the way, is my favorite season.

The Bubbles Of Joy. ‘Spring Is Here to uplift our spirits’

It is a beautiful time of the year

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Thank you very much for reading!