acceptance
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You are held. Deeply, lovingly held Tenderly held by the threads of divine love. Wrapped in the colours of universe delight, Embraced by loves pure longing, Carried within the heart of the earth. Touched with beauty, Aroused with hunger, Your soul lit with wonder. Graced from the glow of desire. You are held, You are…
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‘It is the paradox of spiritual growth that through such bleak winter journeys we eventually come through a hidden door into a bright field of springtime that we could never have discovered otherwise’ (John O Donohue, Divine Beauty) This feels better, healthier than ‘All things are for a reason’ cliche. Even if both are virtually…
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I realised something today in doing a Mental Health Awareness course with work. It was that I am so proud and pleased with the journey I have been onWhen in the past suicidal thoughts were common from the age of 9When negative thoughts crowded my mind, constantlyWhen I gave in to self soothing behavioursWhen I…
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When all is said and done Realise It was you all along. You You who dug deep and survived You who kept going against the odds You who loved so much it made you empty You who gave You who shared light when the candle was dim at home You who didn’t decide to end…
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Its not always sparkles Or rainbows Or endless bliss flowing freely Its not always sparkles It really isn’t Its not always perfect Its not always clear Sometimes it’s fog That feels very near Sometimes the weight feels heavy Sometimes the swirl goes around and around Sometimes peace is Struggle to be found Therapy isn’t magic,…
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I wonder if this is a typically British thing. Lets face it, its far easier to put our complaints out in the open and enjoy the attention it receives. Playing victim can be an art form. The weather. What ‘someone else did’. Blame ‘The Man’. The System. A gloomy view of day to day life…
James Ballantyne 