Friday, November 4, 2011
“Things are never going to change” “Will I ever get any better?” “I’m not going to make it” “Oh no, what am I going to do now?” These are tough questions, but we have all come to the end of our ropes at some time in our lives. We run out of money, time, hope and courage. Then we feel lost and don’t know what to do.
I had a wonderful friend who always said to me, “It will get better”, and you know what, it always does. That dear friend is gone now, but his words stay with me every day. I have those times when I just say, “I can’t make it, I can’t go on”. Then, I hear these warm words in my heart, “It will get better”. I say it over and over again and let the belief of the statement sink deep into my thoughts and soul.
You know what….it DOES get better. I learned about the Dark Night of the Soul about ten years ago. I learned that when there is no light, we must rely on others to guide us, encourage us, and lift us up. We must continue in the darkness as long as it takes until we begin to see the soft glow of light, then the clear vision of the end of the tunnel, then emerging into the full light, whole, healthy, and renewed from our trial.
As we go through our journey in life, often times WE are the light for others. Our actions and words are the beacons that are guiding others on their path. A kind word, a warm greeting, a sincere smile, those actions might just make someone else’s day. Who knows when a friend just needs that little bit of encouragement to make it through their day.
When you feel you can’t go on, try to remember the good things in your life. Remember the kindness of others, the love of a partner, friend or family member. Think of the good instead of the bad in life’s present situation. We always find there are many good things to be thankful for and they soon start to outnumber the bad.
Don’t give up. Reach out to a friend for help. Or, the way that I beat the blues is by doing something for others. Give a gift of service to someone else. Give someone who needs it a pat on the back, a smile, and a word of encouragement.
Thanksgiving is not just another day, it is a season of life.
Next week: The Still Small Voice.
Very Sincerely,
David Woodbury
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