Comments on: Another Spirital Riddle ~By CordieB

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By: cordieb

cordieb — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:24:10 +0000

@ C Desjarlais – Thank you for your wisdom and your kind words. Depression can be as debilitating and cripling as any other illness; yet so many people do not take it seriously. We must all take time, as you do, to heal our minds as well as our bodies before the desease gets out of control. Peace, Light and Love, CordieB.

@RawDawgB. Living with or being in a relationship with someone who suffers from bi-polar or any other mental illness can be quite stressful. We must remember to heal our minds just as we remember to heal our bodies. We can not give what we do not have; and all of us are not apt to deal with the mentally ill; as we still have healing to do ourselves. Support, prayer and understanding is needed in these situations, because usually the highs and lows are really hard to deal with from our “normal” perspective. But who’s to say what is normal and what is not. Just love her for what she is and realize what you can give and what you can’t. Do not let her illness consume you; you have to remain true to self. Above else, try not to let it affect your daughter because she as at the age when her experiences will mold her future forever. Teach your daugher to understand the illness for what it is, an illness. Teach her to be honest with you regarding her mother and not be afraid to tell you what she feels and experiences. That way you can intercept when things get out of control; as I’m sure they will until she is healed. Peace, Light and Love to you and yours . . . My thoughts and prayers are with you.

By: rawdawgbuffalo

rawdawgbuffalo — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:53:04 +0000

depression is no joke my daughters mom has bipolar which includes depression

By: C Desjarlais

C Desjarlais — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:20:26 +0000

Most of us feel that sadness betimes, but when it comes and takes up residence, or we identify with it, then we are in trouble. I have learned alogn the way, that when you allow that cocoon to be itself, it will burst its bindings and fly…. I lvoe the quote about the caterpillar not knowing its potential…I have drawn it, written about it…and have watched it happen in my own life. Thank you for your beautiful blog.
Carol.

By: cordieb

cordieb — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:08:54 +0000

@Glaize. I forgot to say, your poem is phenominal! You’ve captured this emotion with feeling and depth! Thanks again!

By: cordieb

cordieb — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:05:35 +0000

@Glaize- Welcome! Thanks Glaize for such beautiful and inspiring words. This is the first time anyone responded with a poem; I am truly honored and humbled. As you say, love does conquor this evil spirit; I will try to keep my love strong and remember such loving souls as yourself – thanks for the reminder! Peace, Light and Love, Cordieb.

@SanityFound – Thanks for your continued ears (eyes), light and love. You’re my South African Angel! Peace, Light and Love, CordieB.

By: SanityFound

SanityFound — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:02:14 +0000

You described the darkness with intensity and beautiful words, a sad subject but lightened by the light you shine. Thank you for sharing this one Cordie, brilliantly done! Mwah!

By: glaize

glaize — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:20:07 +0000

Creep into my mind, did you?
The darkness you have drawn upon me
Your shadow army has bound me
To the cold, harsh reality

You fed me with silent lies
In the darkness I thought they were the Light
You gave me a drink of Despair
Silently you choked me with Hopelessness
And I foolishly thought you were giving me a new breath of air

Oh, Life was fine indeed till you came
I rebuked my Creator though he has done me no wrong
I rebuked him for his harsh lessons
Little did I know I was preparing a way for you
To come and and conquer me

But no more!
No more you live in me
All once, ages ago
Yet i have not forgotten
I foolishly let you enter
You foolishly left your footprints
Now I hear
The silent shouts of warning
Each time you approach

O Depression, I know your face now
I fell once, twice
I fell again and again
But now that I know you
I’ll stand against you

In my armour of Faith
Empowered with Love gifted by the Divine
I’ll reclaim myself

Your entry reminds me of a past experience, one that would have torn my soul into pieces if that was literally possible. I’ve experienced the darkness and I hated it. I was drowning in false beliefs (no, not religious beliefs). I thought I’d never get out. It was a time when nobody could saved me yet they thought they’re doing me the deed.

Trapped in darkness till Love gave me a call. And once more, I see the Light.

Thank you, Cordieb.
Love, peace and joy. Blessings to you.