Faith & Trust

I’V BEEN CLOSETED IN THIS SUBJECT
This last week has been a rocky ride for me. My youngest adult son has been living in a half-way house for the last 7 months and I have been so proud that he had been working hard getting himself moving in the right direction in life.
Recently I found out that he had left , I was feeling so disheartened.
He has not answered calls from those who have reached out to him.
My emotions went from pissed off, taking it personally, then to being
worried and seeing my mind making up stories from the past , then thoughts of how this is all going to unfold.
We all do this and make up a story and then believe it to be true.
Following what felt good to me...was to go for a walk and calm down.
Being in nature for 10 minutes can change the way we look at things.
Walking along the ocean my emotions started to settle as my senses were connected to the peacefulness of the sea.
Returning from my walk I came across this broken sand dollar that was exposing the Doves inside.
Upon seeing the sand dollar with exposed Doves I remembered a post card I had kept about the story of sand dollars. I returned from my walk and found the card and read the card again.
Knowing that my son is also filled with those doves that represent the Holy Spirit.
Thus the true essence of the Holy Spirit that guides him and is also within him.
A sense of peace and trust filled my soul.
My writing today was going to be on : LONELINESS
We can all relate to that feeling especially when our world changes so quickly.
When we have our normal daily routine come to an abrupt chaotic halt which can wreak havoc on us all.
When you are fighting addiction, disruption of anything such as work, church, meetings can leave you craving what comforts you.
I’m not trying to make excuses for him. I have empathy for everyone as these are unsetelling times.
I know we are all doing the best given where our level of thinking is at in any moment.
Another thought on loneliness. Please reach out to your friends and neighbors. Just checking in on them or a call can make a difference.
This feels to me that God is saying,
“I AM IN CONTROL”
So no matter how grim and dark situations may seem.
I know for sure that we have to return to.....
FAITH & TRUST
So, I will still have waves of worry and sadness for my son, but I know that holding a space of positivity and connection feels better.
Hope and Love will bridge the gap, and light the way.
With Love,
Debi 💛💫
Nothing real can be threatened
Nothing unreal exists,
Herein lies the peace of God
—-A Course in Miracles