The other day, one of my clients shared that a gainfully employed someone had asked him “Aren’t you over that job loss thing y e t?”
The other day, someone asked me if I was over losing my brother.
Over.
O – v – e – r.
How long does it take to get O V E R something, anyway?
I don’t know the answer, do you?
Maybe getting over job loss or getting over losing someone you love works for you.
I have lost a job and I have lost dear friends and loved ones. For whatever reason, the word over simply does not work – for me.
For whatever reason, getting on works better.
Not much better, just better.
Getting on makes more sense – to me.
Getting on with it – whatever it is.
Getting on down the road with no map to take you there.
Getting on to what’s next when you have not one clue.
Getting on without a grip until you find something to grasp.
Getting on with good-byes.
Getting on with letting go.
Getting on with a comforting word or deed.
Getting on with a willingness to start where you are.
Getting on with a memory that brings comfort and joy.
Getting on without staying stuck in the past.
Getting on by remembering the best of what was.
Getting on with picking up the pieces.
Getting on with what remains.
Getting on with reconstruction of what’s yet to be.
Getting on with people who care a little.
Getting on with people who care a lot.
Getting on with those who stand strong by your side.
Getting on when you have not one idea what you are getting on to.
Getting on even though you are frightened and afraid.
Getting on without fear and failure dominating decisions.
Getting on through cloudy days and dark nights.
Getting on with a face to the future.
Getting on with a timeout, time away.
Getting on with strength you didn't know you could muster.
Getting on with grace.
Getting on with gratitude.
Getting on when the go back to is gone.
Getting on to a place of peace.
Getting on, going on because you don't know what else to do.
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