Charles Rich quote: "You have a cross. You mistake your cross for a problem, so you try to solve it. But it can’t be solved. That is your problem!” (from "Give Me Your Heart" edited by Ronda Chervin).

Carl Jung quote: “Mental illness is the foundation of the avoidance of true suffering.” In other words go ahead and make efforts to solve your problems but understand that not all can be solved. Some are "sufferings that can't be avoided," and "crosses that can't be solved" but instead must be lived with and accepted. If we do this God can and will bring greater good out of whatever causes us suffering and pain.

And "Joy is the inner delight of knowing I am loved by God," Saw this quote on a board at the Franciscan Friary I attend and was struck by its simplicity and truth. (April 8, 2019)