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Blog 5
INJURY .... Think about the name and the sound of the word.
I've always enjoyed thinking more scientifically as my way of analyzing the world around me, testing theories, hypothesis and especially the occasion and awe-inspiring 'epiphany' (hopefully everyone has had that experience of an answer, an EPIPHANY, what I like to think of as a synthesis to what was seemingly too complex to understand, yet ... somehow, a thought, the conclusive, true inspiration came to mind during contemplation). Answers need Questions too you know!! And within that idea, let's delve into INJURY ...
When I look at the word Injury, and hear it literally, it makes me think of 'in - jury' ... now while I've never served in Jury duty as yet, I've seen my share of tv shows and films like '12 Angry Men' with Henry Fonda. So in consideration of the word 'Injury' literally like this (reminding myself that's it IS AN EXPERIENCE ... 'in - jury'), reminds me of an uncertainty of the outcome of my situation: what will the judgment be, will I ever be healed ... will my hurt and pain become a permanent life situation governing my actions, because let's be honest, some injuries change us physically (and mentally, even Spiritually) forever, while other injuries do not.
I've been facing injuries to both my knees for 16 years: a lot of pain and suffering, loneliness and despair under the bridge (as I'm reminded of the phrase from 'Sam' in the movie 'CASABLANCA'). But experiencing injury has helped me have to do a lot of LEARNING, and thankfully lean heavily upon FAITH and acts of kindness (random or intentional) and compassion on behalf of others, be they family or friends, sometimes mere acquaintances.
Sadly, society and culture have moved further away from this ETHIC of helping those in need, marginalizing us, threatening to take away what little safety nets have been put in place by previous thoughtful, considerate and just-minded individuals, who have WORKED on behalf of those of us in NEED.
I learned as a child to hold back what I was feeling. As an adult, it is apparent to me, that not only is honest expression of feelings important, but it's CRITICAL to the success of a TRULY 'CIVIL' Society. Without being able to talk openly with one another, especially one on one, but also in groups, honestly, and importantly, open-mindedly, without instant judgment, the world will continue on the downward path, the backward path, away from PEACE, PROSPERITY, HOPE and most importantly, LOVE and its' expression.
But WHY should anyone CARE about those who suffer?
Because, INJURY opens up the sadly 'cliched' Pandora's Box of Fear; truth is ... facing injury is beyond scary.
Still, with a humble heart, hopefully at times being courageous, I've learned that facing Fears is truly important to the growth of our Spirit, of WHO WE ARE, and Who We SEEK to BECOME ... THAT Identity. And SPIRITUAL GROWTH, while mysterious to many, is less a mystery to those who SEEK to learn, to know, to grow and, ultimately, receive TRUTH with a forgiving heart.
Perhaps, while we live at the edge of time, as History continues to be written, FORGIVENESS, (that openness to take WHATSOEVER that's happened in the past, and turn it UPSIDE-DOWN) will take it's rightful place among Faith, Hope and Love. To me, forgiveness is the lesson I learned as a child from my mother, that of the "GOLDEN RULE" taken to its Logical conclusion, in FULFILLMENT by an AUTHENTIC expression and giving of LOVE.
While perhaps our world has many an 'In-Jury' too. It is COLLECTIVELY, that we hold the KEYS that will someday usher in the Brightest of Prophecy, of Science Fiction, and OF OUR IMAGINATION. Because Infinity has no Bounds. And while sadly, Injury creates them, isn't it in our lexicon or jargon, or phraseology ... which says, "God doesn't close a door, without opening a window?"
And so ...
all my best to you on your travels and on your adventures, and as we journey ever ONWARD in life TOGETHER ... with Love!
Thank you for reading, commenting, and thank you for your consideration and compassion. It's more important than you know.
Till Next Time...
My name is Wylie, and I'm your PainPAL
Ps. It's been my experience that it IS IN THE SHARING and in the CARING, which reaffirms our True Identity in Faith, Hope and Love. Because, we actually SEE the opposite so often on the News and in society, of the Hoarding, the Taking, the Lying, the Stealing, the Killing and the being hyper-Rich without compassion, FUELS the fears of Loss, Greed, Jealousy, Self-Dishonesty, and the oft Closed-Minded thoughts of Conspiracy. Sadly, that TYPE of living and dwelling has a permanence all its own.
Facing Fear is not a path of least resistance, but it is a PATH. So Be not afraid to Know Thyself. Be Not Afraid to seek the truth, to know your identity and purpose. Be Not Afraid to seek after, and ask God if he's there, and to ask for help. (I know I couldn't live like this, without Spiritual help; Faith has been my one constant since I was injured, that's helped me through: guiding, protecting, strengthening ... without reservation I can say I wouldn't be with you now without it.)
Be Not Afraid. Choosing to look Within, to face the depth of whatever fears I may recognize within me, continues to impress upon me its IMPORTANCE.
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