Finding joy in memories sets us free.
9-11 brings to us memories of such a heinous
nature. The memory of this day brings
with it sadness, tears and heartbreak.
As many of us believe that the atrocious acts perpetrated upon humanity
on this day 13 years ago, so too, are there many that believe that this was not
an act of terrorism but rather an act against a nation by its government. Whichever is the case, it has taught us, not
just those who live in the United States of America, but throughout the world,
that freedom is in reality not free.
The cost of human life that has been expended during
the last 13 years is preposterous. Not
only have those in America suffered these losses, but those of other nations
too. The effect of death upon those left
behind can and often is devastating. Not
only have those that remain, lost a loved one, but they have lost a bread
winner, a provider, a source of wisdom and guidance to the younger generations
that are left behind. In the act of
transition of those who have crossed over, have left many homeless,
directionless and often in a state of lack.
Many of those left behind do not have access to mental healthcare. Rather, they are left to journey through
their grief unguided. Many do not know
how to cope let alone accept that their loved one has crossed to the
afterlife. Stories abound of those who
give up, existing, rather than living as their grief eats away at them. Friends and family of those going through
this journey, often at wits end in their unknowingness of how to extend loving
support and often themselves are led into states of depression as they watch
their loved ones corrode away in grief. It
is not all, who can face life squarely in the face of death and carry on as if
it is just another day.
Surely as society, we can see that Freedom is not
free. The price of war is extremely high
to all concerned.
In each of us, lies the capability to make our own
choices and decisions. Some of us act
without thought; some of us act only after thought. Some of us look to the
future to assess the outcome of our actions whilst others don’t. Many of us act in the moment paying no
attention to the ripple affect our actions have on those around us and in the
world or to the consequence to our own selves.
We are brought to an understanding at some time in
our lives, that each action has a reaction; each choice a consequence. Stop for a moment and think about that. How
different our paths would be if we took the time to reflect and think before we
act.
Having said all this, we should look further into the
purpose of our lives. Do we comprehend
that each of us incarnate to experience certain things; to learn from each
experience? Many of us don’t.
Yet, when we take the time to explore our journeys,
we find that each experience has led us to a point of learning. Each person in our lives has participated
and been instrumental in allowing us the opportunity of growth. Sometimes those lessons are harsh and
extremely painful, as in the experience of those who have lost loved ones
throughout this long and arduous war.
Yet, there is always a ray of sunshine each day. There are the positive little miracles that
we experience throughout our journeys. These
are the memories we hold dear to us of our loved ones. The times we spent
laughing joyously, the early rising to watch a sunrise together, the cups of
coffee or tea brought to us by our loved ones, the enjoyment of a meal together
or the act of simply BEing in the company of each other. Each of us has our own
unique memories which get us through the tough times. When we can look past the pain to the joy
that we had together: This is the
freedom that is free.
My prayers are that you will find joy in remembrance,
celebration in the continuance of your loved ones soul journey, compassion and
forgiveness for all those affected by this war and as you do may you find peace
within your soul. May the Golden Light
of your Divine reign down upon as you are blessed.
In love and light,
Amanda
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Nicolin 2014
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