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January 6, 2014 at 4:01 pm #48538
JoxParticipantI’m so glad our posts were helpful 🙂 I’m Cree. I wrote this poem for my daughter about a eight years ago when she was just turning 13. You did not mention your Father. I assume he has passed on. Perhaps you might find comfort or direction for yourself in these words.
A Fathers Payer
O’Creator whose divine force shapes all things
Help me to teach her your love and compassion
May I be a guide post for her in times of uncertainty
Help me to point out the right path for her to journeyO’Creator bring right friends into her life
Let her ride the turbulence of adolescence with grace
Let her be empowered by life’s obstacles and not fear them
May she see through false friends and tainted giftsMay she not repeat the whispers of cowards
Let her not ridicule the weak, nor praise the unworthy
May she speak for those who cannot speak
Keep her safe from the malice of others
Let her have clean hands and an open heartLet the drumbeat of courage overpower the whisper of doubt
Give her wisdom to choose the best unknown path
Whisper faith and confidence as she rests
Give her patience and stillness in times of chaos
Let her stumble at times, for this brings humility and wisdom
Let her see the beauty in all thingsO’Creator let her know the vastness of life and it’s fruits
Give her the yearning to reach beyond her grasp
Give her the skills and knowledge to make her dreams real
As she enters adulthood let her walk the unbeaten path with confidenceO’Creator when you do finally bring her to be with you
Let it be without hurt and regret
May she look at you without fear or shame
May she be thankful for the journey
Let her leave this world a better place than when she entered it.Hear my prayer O’Creator
~By Jeff for Jessica
September 13 2005January 6, 2014 at 10:17 am #48487JoxParticipantHaving ME is difficult I’m sure. I’ve recently had a bout of depression over the holidays and it sucks, especially when I know better cognitively. It is very hard to reconcile your heart and head while you are going through it. Just hang in there it will change I promise. Remember how you are talking to yourself, and the way your thoughts are heavily influenced by your emotions. This will let you become aware of warning signs of you feeling sad in the future.
What you are experiencing is primarily physical. Your view of your Mum and sister is colored by your current state. I’m not saying that it is inaccurate, but you can not fully trust that view right now.
1. Get you ME under control as much as possible.
2. Talk to your Doctor about a course of anti-depressants. People in Chronic Pain develop depression and it can be relieved and dissipated with the right dose and med.
3. Talk to your Doctor about some form of talk therapy (one-on-one or group) this can be very helpful.
4. Listen to inspirational music. By that I mean remember a time when you were healthy and happy and listen to that music NOW.Do something physical to get out of your head. Being stuck in your head will lead no where right now. I hope this is helpful to you. Remember that this will pass and it is a symptom of your physical, emotional, and mental health not how the world really is. Do not count on others alone for your happiness. I understand that they are important to you and it is hard to not have them there for you. You reaching out with this post is a step towards health which is really important, but don’t rely on this process alone.
Things will get better, Trust me 🙂
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