An attempt at a shortcut to serenity

Over the last couple of weeks I have had three people share some very sad news. Each has lost a family member to suicide.

You might be wondering why I would even mention suicide, let alone write about it. After all, this is a spiritual blog. What does suicide have to do with spirituality?

Many years ago someone told me suicide is an attempt at a shortcut to serenity. As I ponder this thought, it does make sense. When one is in so much pain that they see only one way out, maybe a moment of serenity is what they seek.

Although most people have no understanding of the amount of pain one would be in to take such drastic measures, think about it for a moment. Someone who takes such steps to end whatever pain they are in must believe that taking their physical life is the solution. They must believe there is some type of peace they can finally experience.

They must also believe that they are all alone, even though there are people who love them. In the mind of one who wants out of the pain, they may not realize how much they are loved. For them, the only solution is the one they are choosing.

It seems that when one is that alone in their spirit they have forgotten (or never realized) when there is a connection to something beyond them, they know they are not alone. And yet, for whatever reasons, they do not feel that connection.

Sadly, survivors often blame themselves, wondering what they could have done to prevent the situation. Who is to say they could have done anything if they had no indication of what what was going on in the mind of their loved one.

The person in such pain may not even consider what their actions will do to those who are left to deal with their decision. They may not realize that had they only reached out to let someone know they were is such agony, someone would have been there for them.

Something else I learned many years ago is that when I feel lonely and maybe even unloved, the most profound shift can occur when I reach out to help another. When we are in service to others, often our own pain will diminish.

Perhaps what can be done is that each of us takes time to assure that our spiritual house is in order. Take time to connect with a power greater than ourselves. Take time to let those we love know it. Take time to be gentle with strangers we meet and acquaintances we encounter. Take time to realize each of us has a journey to travel that can be a blessing to others if we only take time.

Blessings

Kathleen Gage

Comments

[Dyan Garris]

Kathleen, this is a beautifully written and lovely article. You've captured so much here. Your love, compassion, and wisdom shine brightly.

Dyan
www.voiceoftheangels.com

[Kathleen Gage]

Thank you for your comments Dyan. As I wrote this, I asked simply to be guided to share my inner thoughts in a way that would resonate with those who either needed to read it or could appreciate the depth of my thoughts.

Blessings,

Kathleen Gage

[Tamara]

Kathleen,this is a very warm article...So much of it resonates so right, and it is beaming love....And perhaps that is something, what so many cannot feel anymore in teh middle of a personal turmoil....
Just love & warmth....Thank you for sharing, and it was a treat to connect with you in this way.

With Angel Love, Tamara

[Kathleen Gage]

Thank you Tamara for your kind words.

Kathleen Gage