Confronting Despair

When we are depressed we are often inconsolable. Depression is a horrific disease of our society. It seems to me that only by inviting a traveller to take the journey and accept the nature of both stagnancy and change as being part of the life voyage, one may steer a good soul away from the depths of despair.

Prayer for the Depressed

Is this the feeling?
You and I
Ineffectual?
Worthless?
Insignificant?

Blips on the horizon of time

We’re floating
Let’s keep it this way
Let’s keep this boat afloat
And share the journey

We won’t give up 
Let’s stay together
Go with the waters of time
Drift on the tide of change

Let the boat drift, slowly
On a gentle stream
Through woodland waters…
Where sunlight glints
On green leaves

Now… Can you hear?

It’s the music of water gently lapping
There’s birdsong
Curling, weaving through the air
Music, harmony, resonance

The sun is radiant
It beams on bankside greenery 
And shines on gardens 
It warms flowers
admired by butterflies and bees

The radiance is always there
It shines on us as well
We too are precious 

The flowers turn and smile back
Let me hold your hand
We’re doing this journey together
This drifting
This floating

Whatever happens
Know this
There’s always
Always
A perfect place
For you

It’s a journey
Across dimensions
You’re not alone
You’re special

Change happens
Change will happen
It’ll be alright
Believe and be
Love and be loved
Be loved
Beloved