I found myself really sad yesterday and I couldnt figure out why....then at my churchs communion rail, I remembered....So this week marks the one year anniversary of my fathers death. How could I have missed that? Oh denial is an amazing force to be reckoned with, isnt it? I have learned that our bodies remember loss and trauma even when we try to forget. It comes back out in depression, disease, anger or addiction (to name a few things I know all too well!). Our bodies seem to remember anniversaries when our minds would prefer they didnt exist. I am trying really hard to choose another way...a life path...The Way... I am working on actually feeling what I feel and finding places where I can let those feelings be honored. The faith I cling to is that Christ takes all of the hard and painful stuff if I am willing to let it go. I call it feeling life full throttle with Jesus. This is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you.... Tonight, I will be at the Arboretum in Lexington, KY at 7 for a time of creative prayer in the garden. You are welcome to join me. Bring your journal or art supplies, chairs or blankets. We will be doing this every Monday in August. Children are welcome. Later this week, I will be going to the Sisters of Loretto convent and having a day of reflection and prayer and have made an appointment to talk to my spiritual director. I have asked some friends to take me so I dont have to go alone. I hope that if you find yourself a little blue, grumpy, hurting or depressed or longing for immediate soothing, you can take a moment & reflect. Why is this reaction rising up now? Ask your friends for some help. Carve out some time for rest. Seek out someone...a counselor or spiritual director or anam cara (soul friend) with whom you can pour out your heart. I pray that you will find some time to mourn your losses and that you will experience comfort. Much love, Laura B. equippinglydia.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Guide-for-living-in-the-restoration.pdf
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:56:18 +0000
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