Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks. – Isaac Watts
I have struggled with two major mental and physical illnesses which have played havoc with my concept of trust; they nearly destroyed and made it impossible to regain and embrace.
Irregardless of my own situation, I believe that in today’s world and atmosphere, there are those whose bizarre mission is to eliminate the priceless value of trust needed to live in peace with one another with love, respect, and acceptance.
My life is bizarre enough; I hope that the rest of the world does not join me.
Manic depression taught me never, never, to say, “It can’t happen to me.”
Cerebellitis literally and figuratively brought me to my knees.
Both illnesses dramatically demonstrated to me that total control of my mind, my body, and my life did not rest in my hands alone.
I needed the help of Dr. Kafrissen and his staff to treat and control my bipolar disorder; I needed the help of the physical therapists who taught me how to crawl, stand, and walk; and, I needed the help of so many others who taught me how to reach out, many times reluctantly, and take their outstretched hands; and, especially, [I needed] my wife.
Giving up control and accepting help were not easy. And the reason that they were not easy was because, in addition to humility, they required trust.
Trust was the most difficult lesson of all. But it did not start out that way. – Excerpt from “I’m Afraid”
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The saga continues in my next blog.
Do Not Be Afraid!!!