“I learned that unbelievably awful things can and do happen. In truth, they are not so rare, isolated events. Each of us has a story that would break someone’s heart. Despite the grief and unfairness of it all, we keep going. There are chores to be done. There are people who need our care. There is a life to be led. The real lesson was found…I realized that, regardless of the heartache, we may choose the moments in which we live. On that day, I learned that love creates a tremendous capacity for grace. And perhaps it is that grace that keeps us moving forward.”

So my friend, J, she had a heartbreak recently. She is so sad, and we are all sad for her, and we are doing lots of cuddling, loving, and snuggling in an attempt to forget sadness and focus on the purple and love.

I made her a mixed tape, or CD I guess, for those moments when she hurts so bad she thinks her chest might bust. That way, she can get it out on her own time.

If you’re looking for a good cry, or if you just like melancholy tunes, here’s a mix for you:

1. In Your Atmosphere – John Mayer
2. Gravity – Sara Barielles
3. Good, Better Than Ezra
4. Walking Off The Buzz- Blessed Union of Souls
5. San Francisco – Brett Dennen
6. Let Your Troubles Roll By – Carbon Leaf
7. As I’m Leaving – David Gray
8. Bitter End – Dixie Chicks
9. Almost Lover – A Fine Frenzy
10. Real Life – Fortune’s Fool
11. Cigarette – Graham Colton Band
12. The Guy Who Says Goodbye to You – Griffin House
13. I’ve Been Down Live Acoustic – Hanson
14. Get Out of My Mind – Hootie and the Blowfish
15. Sunday Morning Song – Howie Day
16. Never Die Young – James Taylor
17. Doublin’ Back – Jason Mraz (non live) OR “You and I”
18. You Are a Part of Everything – Josh Kelley
19. Walking Away – Lifehouse
20. Let Me Leave – Marc Broussard
21. Where We Going to Go From Here – Mat Kearney
22. Gone – Matt Nathanson
23. Where I Stood – Missy Higgins
24. If I Am – Nine Days
25. Last Request – Paolo Nutini
26. Maybe Its Time – Pat McGee
27. Wounded – Third Eye Blind
28. New Soul – Yael Naim