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Planting Two Rose Bushes.

31 Tuesday May 2016

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Found on Pinterest on 3-14-16. Vintage Rose.

Found on Pinterest on 3-14-16. Vintage Rose.

I planted a rose-bush

In my garden,

To remind me of you. 

And when I did,

I planted it deep

In the chambers

Of my heart, too.

To help me remember

To tend to it

In all sorts of weather.

To watch over it

When storm clouds rise,

And when

The skies are better.

I planted the rose                                  

Found on Pinterest on 5-30-16. hgtv.com. Roses.

Found on Pinterest on 5-30-16. hgtv.com. Roses.

With loving care,

And gave it

Water to grow.

I nourished the bush

Inside with love

And memories

We both know.

I sheltered the rose

In the pouring rain,

And treated it

With insecticide.

I sheltered the one

Within with trust,

And refused to

Give in to pride.

The bush is growing

With beautiful  flowers.                            

Found on Pinterest on 5-30-16. Our Lady Rose.

Found on Pinterest on 5-30-16. Our Lady Rose.

I’m happy as

Birds  that fly,

For my inside bush

Is full of joy,

And love flows

In you and I.

It’s important to nourish

The bush outside,

As well as

The bush within,

For it takes two people

Working on it,

For any heartache

To mend.

Yu/stan/kema

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Day Tribute.

30 Monday May 2016

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Who will remember

the dead,

long after their bodies

have been laid to rest?                     

Found on Pinterest on 5-29-16. Memorial Day . From Singing Through The Rain.

Found on Pinterest on 5-29-16. Memorial Day . From Singing Through The Rain.

Who will mourn for

all the young soldiers

who lost their lives

so we could be free?

Who will lay a flower

at the feet of a warrior

Who was loved and

cherished by all?

Who will speak

for the silent heroes

who sleep in a grave

across the sea?

Who will weep for

the mother who held

her child with

so much tenderness?

Or a father who taught

a boy to be

a  man full

of integrity.

 

Do not forget

these brave souls,

who left behind

A legacy                                           

Found on Pinterest on 5-29-16.American Heroes. Tony Evans. John 15:13. The Bible.

Found on Pinterest on 5-29-16.American Heroes. Tony Evans. John 15:13. The Bible.

for those

yet to come:

A bit of wisdom for the lost;

A book to soothe a broken heart;

reconciliation for a weary soul;

Stories to light the path

for generations to come;

and Love passed on

because of one man’s

sacrifice.

A soldier’s life given

so another might live.

Yu/stan/kema

The Power Of Words.

28 Saturday May 2016

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When I was young, the power of words was astonishing. Words had the power to invoke in the human heart a whole array of feelings. When they came from abusive parents, the words were full of danger, and filled with hurt that got stuck first, in a child’s throat, and moved to the lungs, freezing the chest. They had the power to stop all action such as running, skipping, jumping, and laughing. All breathing stopped, and one hoped for the best. It was amazing to see words slice into the heart, and remove hope from the soul.

On the play ground, unkind words shouted by school bullies filled the heart with a burning shame that seemed  to never end. It was usually about things one couldn’t change or do anything about, like wearing glasses, being cross-eyed,  too short,  too wide, or clumsy. Sometimes it came as a result of wearing dirty clothes because an alcoholic mother seldom washed clothes. 

But words also had the magical power to heal: When kids shouted a child’s name with pride when he became good at hitting home runs or making goals on the soccer field. When a teacher smiled and said with kind words, “Some day you will achieve much for our world,” creating a sense of faith that good could come from a child’s  hard work.

Words had the power to heal in the process of undergoing therapy with a compassionate Social Worker.  They had the power to give pride to a parent, when a child first uttered the word, “Mama,” or “Dada,” These three words spoken by a child, ” I love you,” had the power to produce joy in the receiver and the giver.

Words can heal or destroy. They can lift one up with hope or throw one into the depths of despair. They can evoke a feeling of love or overwhelming hate. They can make a person feel worthy or unworthy, produce trust, or create fear.

One thing is for sure, that words should be spoken truthfully, delivered kindly, spoken thoughtfully, and as much as possible, with acceptance toward the recipient.  Words have incredible power and can bring about so much goodness. Each person has to decide for himself how he will use the power of words during a life time.

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Found on Pinterest on 5-28-16. Ursula K. Le Guin. Rethinkpress.com.

Found on Pinterest on 5-28-16. Ursula K. Le Guin. Rethinkpress.com.

Found on Pinterest on 5-28-16.

Found on Pinterest on 5-28-16.

What To Understand About Depression.

26 Thursday May 2016

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         What To Do About Depression From A Client’s Viewpoint.

Depression runs on a continuum. It can run from very little depression to a full-blown, down in the deep hole kind of depression where suicidal thoughts are serious and suicidal acts are often acted upon. Depression can last for years, a month, or it can occur on a regular basis, where it comes and goes. Some depressed people experience only feeling down. Others can experience mood swings. The one thing most people can tell you about depression is, it doesn’t  feel good and sometimes it can be quite painful.

There are many factors that can cause depression. Every person who has depression is different when it comes to etiology. Some forms are caused by situational loss and grief. Others are caused by trauma, such as child abuse, car accidents, death, fighting wars; physical illnesses; accumulated stress over many years that affects the neurotransmitters in the brain; neglect; and inherited tendencies. It is a very complex disease.

Treating it is also complex. What works for one person may not work for another. Medications given at the lowest effective dose can be quite beneficial for some. The medication needs to be prescribed by a Dr. The depressed person and Dr. have to work as a team to find the right medication and the effective dosage. They both have to give each other feedback on side effects, how is it helping or not helping. The client also has to be willing to give the drug a chance and work with the Dr. on following directions for taking the medication. Medication has been quite helpful for me. Depression runs in my family and I have seen positive effects for others as well. I do know for some people, it has not been helpful.

Psychotherapy is also helpful in many ways. Especially the kind in which trauma can be processed after learning skills that can help one regulate, and tolerate emotions, change thoughts, and reevaluate behavior patterns that may not be beneficial in one’s life.  The more tools one has to fight depression, the better. I have found dialectical behavior skills to be quite helpful in my life. The processing of trauma and loss is also quite helpful. Getting enough sleep and nutrition is critical. Lack of self-care can create more depression. It takes energy to fight depression. The difficult part is, depression can take one’s energy away.

Depression makes it hard to want to be around people or get involved in activities that one enjoys. The reality is, it’s important to get out of one’s house, be with people, and do the things one loves. This is not easy to do. Some times it seems impossible.

That’s when family and friends can get involved. Encouraging depressed people, being willing to take the time to help can some times get good results. Having compassion can also help. Realize that each depressed person has to put energy into doing these things. When one has depression, there is often little energy. Doing this, can be quite hard. The depressed person has to be willing to try whatever may help, and have the resources to do so. One has to work to get a good quality of life when depressed. It is never easy and there is no simple remedy. However, to enjoy life some of the time, the depressed person has to try.

Yu/stan/kema

Found on Pinterest on 5-25-16.

Found on Pinterest on 5-25-16.

 

The Ups And Downs Of Life.

26 Thursday May 2016

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Life is full of good,                      

Found on Pinterest on 5-13-16.

Found on Pinterest on 5-13-16. Beautiful blues. Stylestime.net.

And  bad,

Love and hate,

Happy, sad.

Life has sorrow

And great pain.

You get now,

Or have to wait.

You can win,

or you can lose.

You don’t always

Get to choose,

What will happen

Every day,                                                     

Found on Pinterest on 5-15-16. Lesson Learned In Life. Joel Olsteen.

Found on Pinterest on 5-15-16. Lesson Learned In Life. Joel Osteen.

But sometimes,

You have a say,

In what comes

Or goes,

Or stays.

Yu/stan/kema

Different Ways To Grow.

25 Wednesday May 2016

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The more I live, the more I see                          

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-15. Charles W. Ellot.

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-15. Charles W. Ellot.

Something good can come from me.

The more I read, I come to know

How much knowledge helps me grow.

I find I’m humbled by the chance 

To read of greatness with a glance.

There’s so much more I need to learn

As the fire for wisdom burns.

But there is much I can gain

From witnessing another’s pain,

And reaching out a helping hand,

To  those I need to understand..            

Found on Pinterest on 2-9-16. helping hands. Dalai Lama.

Found on Pinterest on 2-9-16. helping hands. Dalai Lama.

There’s so much more that I could be,

If I showed compassion for me.

There’s so much more that I could do

If I shared God’s love with you.

Yu/stan/kema.

Trust Is Important In Relationships.

25 Wednesday May 2016

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THE ABILITY TO TRUST Being able to trust someone should be the easiest thing in the world to do. It, actually, is a far more difficult task to accomplish. Several factors can make it easy or diffic…

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The Things That People Say.

23 Monday May 2016

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“There is no God,”

I heard a woman say.

Found on Pinterest on 5-22-16. christian tats. Micah McDermott.

Found on Pinterest on 5-22-16. christian tats. Micah McDermott.

“It’s all a fraud. 

Churches get away

With taking what

You’ve got.

Approval is given,

If money is a lot.”

 

I stand and I reply,

To the people on the ground:

“How can you deny                                              

Found on Pinterest on 5-21-16.Dan Ashbach/Dan330. Uncompahgre National Forest. Colo.

Found on Pinterest on 5-21-16.Dan Ashbach/Dan330- Captain Dan’s Travel Tips. Uncompahgre National Forest. Colo.

                 

That God does exist,                                  

When you see a rainbow

Hanging in the mist;

Or when you’ve been loved,

And tenderly kissed?”

 

“How can God be dead                                 

When babies are born,

With sadness in their eyes

After being torn

From God in paradise?”

“And parents learn to bond,

With all their heart and soul                                  

Found on Pinterest on 4-28-16. Melissia Davies. Oh, Baby.

Found on Pinterest on 4-28-16. Melissia Davies. Oh, Baby.

To make their babies whole?”

 

“God’s hand can be seen

In a flower’s shape and color,

And the fragrance it gives,                            

Makes it differ from another.

Only God’s great mind

Could throw our world together,

Create the moon and stars,

And orchestrate the weather.”

 

“No one has been able

To do the things He’s done:                            

Found on Pinterest on 5-22-16.Jesus Sweetest Name I Know. Fondosjuegos.com.es. Rene Whitten.

Found on Pinterest on 5-22-16.Jesus Sweetest Name I Know. Fondosjuegos.com.es.
Rene Whitten.

To forgive our sinfulness,

By giving up His son.

I know I couldn’t  do it,

Give up my only child,

So  God and sinners could                                    

One day be reconciled.”

Yu/stan/kema. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Help Of The Holy Spirit Encourages The Growth Of The Soul.

22 Sunday May 2016

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THE WORK OF THE HOLY  SPIRIT.

Spirit of Almighty God,

Teach and show me God’s ways.                    

Found on Pinterest on 5-21-16.

Found on Pinterest on 5-21-16.

Help me be pure like You,

To worship God in actions, praise.

.

Teach me of humility,

To never be too proud to kneel.

Teach me how to talk to God,

And tell Him how I really feel.

 

Instill, in me, the need to be

Fair to all who are in need.

Remove my blinders to the races,

Accepting those of every Creed.

 

Give me skills to help the wounded;

Feed the people, hungry still;

Clothe the ones in need of clothing;

Try to carry out God’s will.

 

Help me not to render judgment,

On the people I don’t know,

To use compassion in my dealings,

With the differences that show.

 

Be a light to me in darkness.                                    

Found on Pinterest on 1-26-16. 2 Corinthians 3:17b. The Bible.

Found on Pinterest on 1-26-16. 2 Corinthians 3:17b. The Bible.

A hand to hold when I’m lost.

Inspire me to be more loving,

And never stop to count the cost.

 

Fill me with trust, and laughter, 

Lots of hope, humility.

Give my soul a gentle cleansing.

Teach me how to be like Thee..

Yu/stan/kema.

 

Fearful Things Can Damage The Soul.

20 Friday May 2016

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In the stillness of the night,                                

Found on Pinterest on 4-24-16. boot sieking- girl with bunny. Rose.

Found on Pinterest on 4-24-16. boot sieking- girl with bunny. Rose.

I hear stumbling footsteps.

Cuss words hang in the chilly air.

Darkness greets my fear-laced eyes.

There is drunken laughter and

The stinking smell of cheap cigarettes,

 And throw-up, beer-tainted  breath.

I freeze and I can’t make a sound,

Hoping against hope it’s just a dream.

Moments seem to stand completely still.

My breath hitches in my small throat

And fear squeezes  my beating heart

With such a painful cruel twist.

Terror coats my mouth in sticky paste.

My fists clinch the covers tight and 

I can hear my raspy breathing slow

In the velvet darkness of the night.

A shadow, enters the doorway with a laugh,

And lurches towards the filthy bed.

The bed creaks as she finally sits,

Weaving, drunkenly, back and forth

Like a cobra does, before it strikes.

She leans over and says in slurred words,

“I love you,” unaware of her  cigarette

Burning, soft, youthful, tender skin.                               

Found on Pinterest on 9-21-15. Hubpages.

Found on Pinterest on 9-21-15. Hubpages.

Her teeth stand out in stark relief,

In scarlet painted lips that leave a smear

Of lipstick across my rigid face.

I pray silently to Almighty God,

“Please, make her go away.”

And mercifully, He does.

Yu/stan/kema.

 

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