From the great Hasidic rabbi Nachman of Breslov come these words of comfort: "Regardless of what happens to you, in the end you will find that all your descents will be turned into great ascents . . . because the purpose of the descent is the ascent."
Don't be afraid of your despair. Be gentle with yourself. Take your time with this journey. Let despair guide you to the self you need to birth, the meaning you need to make, the world you need to serve. Let it reward you with a resilient faith in life.
— MiriamNachman of Breslov Greenspan, Healing Through the Dark Emotions by Miriam Greenspan