Marking a Turning Point

When Loss Becomes a Beginning

My second blog post is also connected to my brother and his passing. His death is one of those life-altering events I cannot ignore. I want to mark it not only as a loss, but also as a turning point — a moment that will add something to my life I had always been longing for.

A Sunday Full of Hope

On that Sunday morning, I woke up in a surprisingly good mood — much better than the days before, when sadness weighed heavily as my brother lay in the hospital. He was waiting for his heart surgery, and though I spoke with him a few times that week, uncertainty surrounded us all.

Driving to my appointment, I felt hopeful. My spirit was lifted, and with it came a powerful desire to begin something new. An idea sparked: what if I started a Facebook page where people could come together to share, support, learn, and hold each other accountable? A place to encourage new beginnings and celebrate growth.

But I held back. I told myself: let’s wait until tomorrow. If I still feel this strong desire, then I’ll begin.

A Monday of Loss

That Monday turned into one of the longest, most stressful days of my life. I waited for hours, checking my phone, dreading the news that hadn’t yet come. Finally, late in the evening, my sister-in-law texted: my brother had passed away.

The world stopped.

The next morning, in a haze of grief, I bought a plane ticket and flew to his funeral. My heart was broken.

Six Weeks Later

Now, six weeks have passed. Time hasn’t erased the loss, but it has shaped it into a calling. Today, I decided to begin this blog. I don’t know exactly where it will lead, but I’m no longer afraid of failure. I’m not afraid to quit or to change direction if I must — I’ve done that before.

Yes, I still carry doubts, and I’ll write about them in future posts. But I also know this: when we level up our inner world — our soul, our mind, our body — the outer world naturally rises with us.

Why I’m Writing

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Blessings,

Dana