An alternate meaning for "Burned out" that can be a source of strength

nerfherder

Active Member
After the meeting I was "chatting" with a friend, getting him caught up on what's going on in my life with Kiddo. After whining about how perfect and functional I'm not and haven't been lately, he stated something that nearly made me cry.

You've been in a refining fire for almost 2 decades. Look at who was, look at who is, and look in your dreams for glimpses of She Who Is Yet To Be.

A refining fire. Something that burns off the dross, and leaves us stronger, purer, not shot through with weakening impurities or inclusions.

That's a meaning for "Burned Out" that I think I can live with.
 

recoveringenabler

Well-Known Member
Staff member
Well said Nerf, thank you. I can hear in your words how that refining fire has lifted you out of the ordinary and infused you with grace, compassion and humor............ which you bring to all of us..........
 
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