You can treat sadness, but you can’t create purpose.
Exploring the Impact of Purpose on Mental Health What do you think happens when we tell people they have no lasting purpose and then wonder why they feel hopeless? It’s a troubling question, isn’t it? Currently, I’m volunteering with the Stranraer Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland. On October 15, the church will host a free […]
Texas father of 4-year-old daughter killed in murder-suicide by ex-wife expresses sadness saying ‘she was supposed to come home that evening’
A Texas father has shared a heart-wrenching statement following the tragic death of his 4-year-old daughter, Vivian, at the hands of his ex-wife, Cibelle Savella, in a murder-suicide incident. It was revealed that they were not alone in the house when the incident occurred. Cibelle, 35, was expected to hand over Vivian to Aaron Savella […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani expresses sadness over the death of a murder suspect in Rikers Island custody
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from conservatives after expressing sorrow over the death of a man who was in custody while awaiting trial. On social media, Mamdani stated, “I am deeply saddened by the death of a New Yorker in City custody at a jail on Rikers Island early this morning.” The […]
Child becomes popular online for expressing sadness about being a Mets fan
In the realm of baseball, particularly if you’re a Yankees supporter, tears aren’t really part of the experience. This week, Mets fans are feeling even more hopeless, as their team was recently swept by the Cubs, and, to add to that, the manager was let go. Interestingly, a 5-year-old boy from Long Island caught attention […]
The melody that allows sadness to speak openly
Reflections on Playing Music at Funerals Recently, a family asked me to perform “It Is Well with My Soul” at their loved one’s funeral. After nearly 50 years of playing the piano at such services, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve played this hymn. It’s completely normal to feel a wave of sadness […]
Father of victim expresses sadness over teen found guilty of killing his son.
Family Reactions Following Carmelo Anthony’s Murder Conviction The family of Carmelo Anthony, convicted of murder, has voiced their belief that there was an “injustice” in the legal proceedings against him. Meanwhile, the father of the victim, Austin Metcalf, has expressed a surprising sense of forgiveness towards Anthony. Following the court’s verdict, which was announced on […]
Michael Jordan expresses deep sadness over the passing of Stacey King at 59
NBA Legend Michael Jordan Mourning the Loss of Teammate Stacy King Michael Jordan is heartbroken over the passing of his former teammate, Stacy King, who died at the age of 59 following a serious fall at home on Saturday. “I’m really saddened to hear about Stacey’s passing,” Jordan expressed in a statement. “We had several […]
Cate Blanchett expresses sadness at Cannes: MeToo movement was shut down too soon
Blanchett Reflects on the #MeToo Movement at Cannes Australian actress Cate Blanchett expressed her disappointment with the quick waning of the #MeToo movement in Hollywood during an event at the Cannes Film Festival. She has always been vocal about gender equality and, quite frankly, felt let down by the lack of advancement over recent years. […]
Brandon Clarke’s fiancée expresses deep sadness in a wedding post following his unexpected passing.
Brandon Clark, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has left behind a grieving fiancée, Amber Lorraine, who recently shared a touching tribute. In her heartfelt Instagram post, she opened up about their plans to marry before his unexpected passing. Lorraine expressed her anguish, stating, “There are no words to describe this feeling,” and accompanied her […]
Chipper Jones expresses sadness over Bobby Cox’s passing: ‘Like a second father’
Chipper Jones Honors Bobby Cox After His Passing Chipper Jones has publicly mourned the loss of his former manager Bobby Cox, who died on Friday at the age of 84. Late Saturday, the Hall of Fame third baseman took to X to share his condolences, highlighting the profound impact Cox had on him and many […]