10/06/11
To my very dear friends, and ever faithful readers, I would like to express to you my most sincere gratitude for your continued interest in my diary posts, and for all of your mostkind remarks, and critical comments; those whom I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting at MDJunction; those who suffer even as I suffer; know pain, even as I know pain, yet are shining examplars of courage, hope, coping, and yet, willingness to befriend me, and be as ever loyal readers of my posts, I thank you, thank you from my heart. For you have readily accepted me,and both encourage me and help me through the day...every day. Please do take care.
'Right Now'
1) Sit quietly, with your eyes closed, purposefully slow your breathing, inhalling through your nose, and exhalling--slowly--from your mouth; let your mind play gently over your body to find your spots of pain; try mentally to compartmentalize them, and put them behind you. Medicate as you must, lest the pain completely divert your attention.
'Right Now'
There;s a certain part of the brain that can estimate with credibility, the outward positons of legs, arms, feet, in three-dimensional space. With eyes still closed, try to imagine that physicality, and concentrate on each part, slowly, part by part. Try to imagine a place where all notions of pain, despair, depression, anger, loss will reside, and, in placing them there, close them off; for now, deny their existence.
Listen quietly to the sound of your own breathing, and to the fainter beating of your heart.
Think of joy, of radiance, of bliss; think of the last thing that genuinely made you laugh, and that, which made you cry. Encourage the first, and comfort the second. Forgive yourself, and others. This is called 'Grace'
You may find, that, during this time, you may become a little sleepy; that's perfectly alright as you're letting tensions go.
'Right N0w'
Think of everthing you are grateful for, no matter how large or small, and then, offer up thanks to whatever Deity in which you believe; seek to not blame others, but to acknowledge love. This is 'Forgiveness'.
'Right Now'
Whether you have pets or small children still at home, or both, not matter how much pain you are in, if you can but move one limb at a time, slowly lower yourself to the floor to be with them on their level, at their perpective. As you are able, play with them, hold them, laugh with them, and love them as you love no other; remember amid your pain to notice--suddenly--just how high the dining table is. This is, 'Humility'.
'Right Now'
Without preamble, nor pretence, touch your spouse, your partner, the one who cares for you, no matter how you may treat them when you're in pain. Tell them how important they are to your life; speak of your gratitude to them; tell them how they complete your life, a life which you could not imagine without them being in it. This is 'Love'.
'Right Now'
Pick up the telephone, or write to a friend you've neglected lately; do NOT let your problems try to overshadow their own; tell them how important they are to you, and how very glad you are that they chose you to be their friend. Laugh at happy memories; perpare to cry with them if need be. Renew your bonds of friendship. This is'Hope'.
'Right Now'
With a clear, and quiet mind, leisurely and like an hummingbird visit you Past; understand the choices that were made; the mistakes; the losses as well as the sucesses; admit to being human; admit to being emotional; recognize your faults, your failures, the 'should haves', and the 'could haves'. But leave regret and rancor behind; realize that is this confluence of largely random events is what has brought you to the now, the here, to this plave in time. This is 'Contrition'.
'Right Now',
No matter how badly you may feel, do someting altruistic for another; donate a sweater to someone who's cold; donate canned goods to a church or shelter, for surely your bounty will be somebody's salvation; make up a casserole for an elderly neighbor; invite them into the warmth and closeness of your home for shelter, security, and the tinckling laughter of your children; even if you have but one loaf, it can be cut in two to share.
If you are poor in worldly goods, visit a nursing home; help feed a resident; the staff will not mind...in fact, they will be grateful. Call first. Even if your body screams in pain, remember that you still have a wonderful mind, a strong voice, and still can report observed cruelty to childrenm spouses, or pets. Should you have a cell telephone, use it. Be a warrior, be an Advocate...a Voice. This is 'Redemption'.
'Right Now'
If you can do all these things and more, do it readily, giving from the heart, caring for others, even as others may care for you. Enjoy living in a Country where so many wonderful freedoms are given to you, without charge; if you can still get your hands dirty, you can always wash them.
Please, please, of please my dearest friends, please always remember that it is not your illnesses that define you; it is your mind, heart and soul that defines you. For it is YOU who defines you. Please be always open, honest, reliable, and 'there; for others.
For, this is nothing less than 'Glory To God'.
My very, very dear friends, and gentle readers, please allow me to wish you cool, delightful days, free of pain; quiet and content evenings free from depression or despair or loneliness, and blissful, balmy nights of sweet, and unroubled sleep, keep safe, loved, and secure by the ever-watchful guardianship of angels.
Love,
'Zahc'/Charles
To my very dear friends, and ever faithful readers, I would like to express to you my most sincere gratitude for your continued interest in my diary posts, and for all of your mostkind remarks, and critical comments; those whom I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting at MDJunction; those who suffer even as I suffer; know pain, even as I know pain, yet are shining examplars of courage, hope, coping, and yet, willingness to befriend me, and be as ever loyal readers of my posts, I thank you, thank you from my heart. For you have readily accepted me,and both encourage me and help me through the day...every day. Please do take care.
'Right Now'
1) Sit quietly, with your eyes closed, purposefully slow your breathing, inhalling through your nose, and exhalling--slowly--from your mouth; let your mind play gently over your body to find your spots of pain; try mentally to compartmentalize them, and put them behind you. Medicate as you must, lest the pain completely divert your attention.
'Right Now'
There;s a certain part of the brain that can estimate with credibility, the outward positons of legs, arms, feet, in three-dimensional space. With eyes still closed, try to imagine that physicality, and concentrate on each part, slowly, part by part. Try to imagine a place where all notions of pain, despair, depression, anger, loss will reside, and, in placing them there, close them off; for now, deny their existence.
Listen quietly to the sound of your own breathing, and to the fainter beating of your heart.
Think of joy, of radiance, of bliss; think of the last thing that genuinely made you laugh, and that, which made you cry. Encourage the first, and comfort the second. Forgive yourself, and others. This is called 'Grace'
You may find, that, during this time, you may become a little sleepy; that's perfectly alright as you're letting tensions go.
'Right N0w'
Think of everthing you are grateful for, no matter how large or small, and then, offer up thanks to whatever Deity in which you believe; seek to not blame others, but to acknowledge love. This is 'Forgiveness'.
'Right Now'
Whether you have pets or small children still at home, or both, not matter how much pain you are in, if you can but move one limb at a time, slowly lower yourself to the floor to be with them on their level, at their perpective. As you are able, play with them, hold them, laugh with them, and love them as you love no other; remember amid your pain to notice--suddenly--just how high the dining table is. This is, 'Humility'.
'Right Now'
Without preamble, nor pretence, touch your spouse, your partner, the one who cares for you, no matter how you may treat them when you're in pain. Tell them how important they are to your life; speak of your gratitude to them; tell them how they complete your life, a life which you could not imagine without them being in it. This is 'Love'.
'Right Now'
Pick up the telephone, or write to a friend you've neglected lately; do NOT let your problems try to overshadow their own; tell them how important they are to you, and how very glad you are that they chose you to be their friend. Laugh at happy memories; perpare to cry with them if need be. Renew your bonds of friendship. This is'Hope'.
'Right Now'
With a clear, and quiet mind, leisurely and like an hummingbird visit you Past; understand the choices that were made; the mistakes; the losses as well as the sucesses; admit to being human; admit to being emotional; recognize your faults, your failures, the 'should haves', and the 'could haves'. But leave regret and rancor behind; realize that is this confluence of largely random events is what has brought you to the now, the here, to this plave in time. This is 'Contrition'.
'Right Now',
No matter how badly you may feel, do someting altruistic for another; donate a sweater to someone who's cold; donate canned goods to a church or shelter, for surely your bounty will be somebody's salvation; make up a casserole for an elderly neighbor; invite them into the warmth and closeness of your home for shelter, security, and the tinckling laughter of your children; even if you have but one loaf, it can be cut in two to share.
If you are poor in worldly goods, visit a nursing home; help feed a resident; the staff will not mind...in fact, they will be grateful. Call first. Even if your body screams in pain, remember that you still have a wonderful mind, a strong voice, and still can report observed cruelty to childrenm spouses, or pets. Should you have a cell telephone, use it. Be a warrior, be an Advocate...a Voice. This is 'Redemption'.
'Right Now'
If you can do all these things and more, do it readily, giving from the heart, caring for others, even as others may care for you. Enjoy living in a Country where so many wonderful freedoms are given to you, without charge; if you can still get your hands dirty, you can always wash them.
Please, please, of please my dearest friends, please always remember that it is not your illnesses that define you; it is your mind, heart and soul that defines you. For it is YOU who defines you. Please be always open, honest, reliable, and 'there; for others.
For, this is nothing less than 'Glory To God'.
My very, very dear friends, and gentle readers, please allow me to wish you cool, delightful days, free of pain; quiet and content evenings free from depression or despair or loneliness, and blissful, balmy nights of sweet, and unroubled sleep, keep safe, loved, and secure by the ever-watchful guardianship of angels.
Love,
'Zahc'/Charles
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