Come Rain or Come SHine

Morning To A new Week

Coffee is better than I remember

this time last week

so I'm thinkin

Memories dim from day to day

and

week to week

And

the green is greener this morning

after gentle rains of last night

and

storms of life for many last week as well.

Come rain of come shine

I can' help but remind me and you

"storms never last ... do they?"

But those storms can take us by surprise and be fierce

when they come from what seems to be no where

at the time.

As can cumulative effects of storms

or

angst, or pain untreated by illness or circumstance

or

from the poor or ugly treatment

or

mistreatment of others.

I'm thinking one of the worst things in the world is that of ugliness that is suffered by the hands of others in this world of ours; and when added that it is

dealt by the hands of those we love

it can take quite a toll on the system

just like illness, and like over extended our bodies

to limits of an athlete for those of us

who do not have bodies that are primed and trained

as great athletes?

Does that make sense?

There have been times

I have been thought of to talk in rhymes

and

when my story-telling is hard to understand for some

as I blend stories to connect to real life situations...

That is amazing still at times to me

since when using similar stories

to those in situations of trauma, shock and real life

crisis

have through the years understand

the weavings as though they were fine crystal

have understand clearly the metaphors

and the stories of

"storms never lasting"

and things like

"somedays you are the headlight, and somedays you are the bugs"

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Come Rain or Come Shine was a great song back in the day, with lyrics that millions loved...

AND

Come Rain or come shine

is a great thought to start the week I'm thinking.

It all starts within if you remember

with "that which resides within YOU"

the Universal Oneness of that within loves you

and

allows you to thrive and survive great sorrows

greater dissapointments in life, and in others.

YOU

are your greatest resource

and

only you can weather the storms of life

and continue to believe

in

you and in your dreams and realities.

BUT

you must first put on your oxygen mask

and

Breathe deeply, practicing self care and

attend to that which is most important in life:

and that is

YOU.

Storms of life,

also known as;

pain, illness, "dis-Ease" caused by others and hurtful words, actions, and otherwise "things of this world"

must be the first priority, and then

you are able to

SHINE

to hear and to see

and to be able to acknowledge the possibilities

of the world around you and its challenges.

It is only then that you can embrace self and others

taking a stand for you.

"If you do not stand for something you will fall for anything"

The challenges are great in life, there will always be others attempting to throw knives at your dreams and unfortunately at those who are the dreamers.

BUT

that is where resiliency comes in.

However in order for a person to outshine the sun

and to be able to

"dance in the rain"

rather than hide inside afraid of getting wet in the rain.

YOU must be feeling well enough

be strong enough to stand.

AND

that my friends being brave enough

to attend to yourself with kindness

and

to seek assistance, to go and find a doctor when needed, a therapist when needed,

and

to

remember

"there is no shame in asking for what you need"

Of course

you also have to be rested and out of pain enough

to be able to hear and to absorb what is said

when you ask and when you are doing all these things.

Cos'

I tell you

exhaustion, trauma, pain, and illness

can take you away from ration and from the ability

to function and to receive what you want and need.

Sometimes

you just need to lay still and

"sit with it for about three days" and let yourself

catch up to your body

and

rest.

Our bodies have a remarkable way of listening to our brain when they join together and say:

"STOP" you have abused me enough!

I am going to create on hell uv a storm,

one that makes you lay down and just "be"

so that you really get it.

there is balance to maintain,

and

sometimes

We can only shine through the rain

if we

"sit with it"

Oh boy, I bet I have confused those who do not understand my words good today!

I heard from some lovely people over the week-end by email; thank you for thinking of me.

And to dotti up North; congratualtions on a successful eye surgery>>> bet the world is a brighter place for you!

Welcome home from NY Chris, hope the Oncologist had great reports for you Warrior!

Sissy Two Wolves in South Dakota hope that bug has left the state and the "red nose is leaving as well Rudolf"

EE in Co, HOPE the dream is alive and the land is on its way to you.

STOMP

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So then

there you go.

The sage is filling the air, with thoughts of healing ways on the winds to all who know who they are

as the week begins froma freshly washed by the rains

Florida home and area here.

May your week be filled with love, hope, dreams

that you claim and make your own

Here's to your greatest realities!

STOMP

The fire is burning brightly, its embers are hot.

Blessings to all.

Walk in Beauty,

DRSES

author of

Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life

http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/