Some of us begin life with a desert experience, yearning for a garden of fruitfulness and joy – but must wait for the promise of sweetness to come!
AS we look back through the windows we may see a withered garden with empty brooks a child playing in this imaginative place
But we have the promise “Every desert will become a garden springs will gush forth in the wilderness Yes – there will be an abundance of flowers and singing with joy” . . .
When a leg is broken or even an arm there is no question and off to the doctor for help we go . . . but for some strange reason when a brain is broken . . . we are reluctant and often hide refusing the medicine to heal the mind!
There are all kinds of dynamics when it comes to emotional distraught, especially when it is brought on by another’s choice. Sometimes the pride and ego must be willing to bend to medications to help heal the mind . . .
Who will win this battle can I alone?
Or to the bottle will I resort one of alkali silvery white!
We won’t tell another lest they look for troublous signs
Circling round on this merry go round
My wind swept hair my glorious mind with grandiose thoughts becoming a roller coaster ride
Up and down and all around this should be a clue, signs of highs and signs of blues
Then slowly coming to a stop hitting the earth with a sudden halt
I’ll walk this off, work up a sweat, drink more water washing the body of toxins so rudely left Surely this will help – or must
I bow down before you, a subservient to a mineral mined from the earth?
*Lithium is a potent drug used to treat mood disorders and suicide ideation
As we gaze upon the fields of harvest with its grains of golden wheat we anticipate our kitchens filled with aroma of bread with –
red apples fallen from the apple tree!
“The harvest is plentiful but the [workers] are few”
But the harvest is not only fruit of the land for under the autumn sun are those awaiting the Sacred call of the great Harvest of Heaven when all is done!
The increased fertility of the soil from its lying fallow one year out of seven!
We all need rest but find little time to pursue it!
It seems beyond our grasp with the demands of our daily challenges, our cares and concerns to live in a world beyond our existence!
An ancient tradition from long ago was given, that the land may rest every seventh year, called a – Sabbatical Rest! Like the weekly Sabbath set aside for all to rest – a reminder of our dependence on God for all of our provisions!
The Book of Leviticus Chapter 25:4 The Book of Genesis Chapter 2:2-3
It is often hard to know what to say to someone that has lost a loved one to suicide – and also to someone who has attempted, but not completed it!
Reflections on Grief and Compassion for this devastating loss
‘Beyond Blue‘ * is an organization specializing in mental health issues and offers support regarding suicide prevention services
After my lose of a loved one to suicide I knew others meant well and cared, but had a lack of words to express their sympathy. Sometimes just to allow a person to be present and still with your grief is all that is needed!
My loss came shortly after I had made a life changing move to reach out furthering my goals in life. I was turned upside-down and found myself suddenly going in a different direction. I suffered blame for having done this – if only I hadn’t left the situation and been present to help him, it would have been alright. I had to move to a different location to seek resources to support me in this loss. There are many resources available just a few of many listed below –
Find A Support Group
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 800/273-(talk)-8255
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lists US and International Support Groups as a public service
*Beyond Blue – After a suicide loss providing information to help manage grief and ways to support someone
May each person dealing with this loss find compassion and understanding
A Reflection of the celebration of the creation of our world!
Celebrating the Jewish New Year!
Of the creation of the world and of Adam and Eve!
TEN GIFTS – spoken in the beginning of time – from The Creator of LIGHT and LIFE!
May we reflect on our lives as well –
“For every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. . . from the Father of lights in whom there is neither shadow nor turning” *
but where to begin is the question
It is not too late to look within, to do what we have feared, but where to begin is the question Darkness is no darkness to Him as we summon the world to remember our things said and unsaid leaving us despondent But don’t give up – remember The One who created our world speaks light to a troubled mind!
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