Undone

The thing that can bind us together may also eventually be used to break us apart. Losses of any kind always have the potential to destroy; in fact, that may be the intent of the enemy of the soul. However, the possibilities and purposes revealed through it are so counter-intuitive to the culture we live in. Surely, good could not come from such "evil" perpetrated or suffering that besets us......

Having come through a 4 1/2 year period of seeing those possibilities coming to pass, we now face an unimaginable occurrence.

Living in Southern California, I learned all about "image." Having a graphic and web designer for a son, I know the power of manipulating or distorting an image. We create what we want to be seen; portraying what it is that can be magnified, glorified. We see it every day in the forms of media, masses, and through mobile devices.

I came to understand the power of an "image" on many levels. Some will go to any length to protect it.

Through the last few years and opportunities given, I have endeavored to be as genuine and real about who I am, what we are about, and what is most important. I have found most people are  looking to connect with a very real, genuine experience, and those with the courage to express authentic emotion, whether raw, real, raging, or just regular stuff. 

A secret to recovery is to get real. Without the sincerity, there is no real recovery but wasted efforts, no matter what your "loss" is. Even if it as drastic as death, addictions, or a simple social issue, the principles are the same. There is no formula; only methods to put in place. Each individual is unique and it is time to find what works for you. 

As my 3 sons and I walk through a very sensitive situation, I am seeing there are no easy solutions. However, what I find there needs to be in any recovery time, and is always ongoing, is Understanding. Acceptance. Reciprocity.  We have been undone; broken, only to be built up again. 

A safe place to be.