Showing posts with label Hope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hope. Show all posts
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Constructing a Bridge of Hope
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| 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
Friday, May 18, 2018
I've Got Your Back, Do You Have Mine?
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| Trust: Dependence on something, Hope |
Examples of trust:
1. When your parents let you borrow the car.
2. Confidence in knowing you will do the right thing.
3. Tying the knot.
4. Telling your dog to stay put.
5. Knowing the sun will rise tomorrow.
6. Faith in God.
7. Trust in the future.
8. Trusting yourself.
9. Teamwork.
10. A baby.
Today many people don't know what trust is. Too many broken homes, too many broken lives and too many broken promises are all they've known. How can you trust anyone when all you've been around are only those people who know how to use you for their own selfish purposes? They don't care who they hurt only their egos.
Developing trust is two fold. It is something we learn, over time and something that is teachable.
We can go only so far in this world, on our own, but with support from others we can go further.
Teamwork is a big part of military training because if you can't trust your teammates in the thick of battle to do their jobs then where does that leave the mission and, more importantly, you?
Goes for civilian life, too. If you've been tasked with a project and deadline, you can go it alone for a while but isn't it better to have a group of people around you can count on (trust) to help you get the job done?
What about sports? This is another example of where successful teamwork is required to win the game whether it be basketball, football or baseball.
Do you trust yourself? Do you have friends you can trust?
Has anyone in your life promised you something and then let you down?
Remember, You are creating your future, one day at a time and trust is a big part of it. Without trust you are going to have an even harder time accomplishing things.
So take a moment and reflect on this, "Trust that you have the skills to succeed and that whatever you hope for (trust) and work toward will turn out exactly the way you envisioned it.
~ Blessings,
Nightshade
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