Constructing a Bridge of Hope

Thomas Kinkade, "Bridge of Hope"

How do you give people hope when they have very little hope left or have lost all hope?

>You could recommend they talk with a priest, rabbi or pastor.

>Confide in family and friends. 

>Or, you could tell them that the answer to their problem will arrive in time.

For the person in turmoil, it's times like this that makes it difficult to keep going when they feel they've reached their wits end.  

No amount of consoling someone or telling them, "every thing is going to be okay" is going to cut it.

An understanding and compassionate listener is what is needed most at this time.

Someone who's been there, someone who actually feels the pain you're going through because they've experienced it, someone who can cut through all the bullshit and actually connect with you on a soul to soul level in order to bring you up and out of yourself so you're able to view your problem from the outside, gaining a clearer picture of exactly what's going on and a clearer perspective of things, thus bringing about a resolution.

I am of the fervent belief that we have unseen beings watching over us.  Day in and day out they know our comings and our goings.

When we pray, even though we can't see to whom we're praying, they do hear what we're praying for and start putting together a plan or bring someone on board in order to activate our healing process.  

The hard part is waiting for an answer to come through.

I have counseled and comforted people from time to time.  It is no easy task to sit and listen to someone's problems because the information is, many times, gut wrenching, someone pouring their heart out, someone who is so far gone that nothing seems like it's going to help but who is only looking at their problem from the inside, so immersed in emotions that their ability to sort things out, think things through, is almost nonexistent. 

Every time I do this, I am actually doing what G-d would have me do.   

To Him, each life is precious and each life is worth fighting for. 

When the person we're working with can't fight anymore, intervention is needed, someone to join their battle to help the person gain a clearer picture of exactly what is happening to them and what is needed and necessary in order for them to overcome and survive.

We are all connected to one another and rely on each other for help when we encounter difficulty and trouble.

You can join this ongoing fight to help other fellow human beings. 

This spiritual intervention will also make a difference in your life, too.    

~ Peace and Love,
          ~ Nightshade