Undoubtedly, my soul morns for each of you who continue to give and to love in a way which will never be reciprocated by those whom you hold near and dear to your heart. Time after time you make sacrifices just to see them smile…just to see them hopeful…just to see them filled with something other than sadness.
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No one knows how to love like you…
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Moreover, you never fail or hesitate to give your last, even if it’s a blessing you prayed for specifically, to move a mountain in your own life. “God will work something out for me!” You say to yourself. Then you follow your heart and extend your blessing onto others.
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No one knows how to fill an empty vessel like you…
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First and foremost, you notice the people often overlooked, misunderstood, and judged before others make the time to find out their names. Something about you is able to look deep and see the light trapped in darkness. Your humanity and respect set them free.
No one knows the power of kindness like you…
Subtle, like a bee possessed by the smell and taste of honey, they [family] flock to you, they [friends] depend on you, they [family & friends] always seem to call when they need you. They [everyone] all seem to remember you when everything else in the world has failed them, leaving a void of brokenness and sorrow.
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No one knows how to heal a damaged soul like you…
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There is something spiritual about you; the way hearts flutter when you’re near makes the heavenly gates open for the grand choir to sing.
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There is something magical about your voice; any essence of doubt is disseminated when you speak hope into the atmosphere as even the homeless stand tall, proud, and willing to believe once again.
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There is something indefinable about your aura; your presence restores lifeless beings as flowers bloom quietly from the earth soaking in the energy and life of the sun.
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Conversely, the room goes silent when your eyes fill with pain and overflows with waterfalls powered with anxiety, depression, emptiness, abandonment, and neglect. Every shoulder to lean on disappears…each set of arms to hug you pushes away…each pair of eyes to witness your weakness close with urgency.
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No one knows how to forgive like you…
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Obviously, it’s heartbreaking to know that depending on others the way they depend on you will only lead to disappointment. No one understands the assignment when your cup is empty, only their expectations of you finding a way to figure it out erupts from their mouth. “You’ve been through worse!” They say without offering a moment for you to process your feelings and overwhelming sense of doubt.
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Even the dependable require support…
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Miraculously, you have seen this playout time after time, and you learned how to recognize your triggers. You’re no longer afraid or insecure about crying in a private space to release your feelings trapped within your heart and mind. Life taught you that holding on to bitterness darkens the souls.
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Even the strong need a break to recover…
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Heartache coached you to remember that happiness, fulfillment, or contentment is your responsibility alone. As much as it would lift your spirit to receive empowerment from an outside source [family & friends], that’s why we have Him [God]! What’s wrong with wanting to hear and feel love and appreciation from those around us? Nothing!
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Even the caring need hope…
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Nothing heals like the unexpected…the unexpected phone call… the unexpected home visit… the unexpected “thinking of you” gift! There is nothing in this world that compares to showing up when someone needs it. It’s not about knowing what to say…it’s knowing your presence alone can change their life. It’s not about spending money on another person… it’s knowing your love for them goes beyond “I’m praying for you” text.
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Even the forgiving needs you to show up…
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For once, choose the strong friend/relative! For once, drop everything to be there for them! Stop assuming he/she is ok and that everything will work out. Perhaps, one phone call is not enough. Maybe, solitude is not the best answer. Have you considered that a five-word text is not sufficient for a broken heart?
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Effort + Intention + Consistency + Grace + Empathy = Path to healing!
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Even resilient Angels need love, too!
