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going on, internally and externally, was like working a particularly large, somewhat infected splinter out of my soul.

8. Nature: Even when things were at their worst and I would look around at humanity and shudder with revulsion... the simple beauty of a sunset would make me grateful to still be alive. Spending time amongst the trees and fields restored strength and inner calm, until I could once again look at the people around me with a clear eye and compassionate heart. Solitude is something that most people avoid, but it definitely has it's time and place. Appreciating the unspoiled and simple things, like Nature, kept me from the wrong kind of solitude too, the brooding bitter withdrawal from humanity kind.

9. Long Talks with Friends: When the more internal balm of writing failed me, it was time to take all my troubles and doubts outside of myself and begin discussing them with trusted friends. I didn't expect answers from them, just a listening ear. True friends are always willing to take the time to listen to you. There is no better way to put things back into a reasonable perspective than to talk things over with your friends. If they're like my friends, they'll know you better than you thought and be relieved to just be there for you when you obviously need it most.

10. Meditation/Time Alone: #8 was about allowing yourself to appreciate the good and simple things in life, #2 is more about 'letting go and letting God". This is about taking the time to sit and consciously empty your mind of all thoughts, good or bad. To sit quiet and empty, concentrating on nothing more complex than your breathing. If you never allow yourself time to empty, than you're still carrying it all around with you and eventually it will drag you right over the edge. This one really should be higher on my list, but I never seem to leave enough time for just myself. Ah well, room for improvement, eh? lol

So, as the dust settles, I look around and what do I see? I see a new home that was made ready for us with special attention to making it welcoming...by people who had nothing to gain and no personal knowledge of us. I see a loving family made stronger and closer by surviving the many trials of the past three years. I see a happier healthier self in the mirror, and a brighter future opening before me. I see that I have learned many important lessons too. I have been reminded in a powerful way to see Truth and Reality for what they are...not what you want them to be. For all the pain

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