Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes it’s you who has the rug pulled out from under your feet, and at other times you are the witness to someone else’s extreme pain. This week I happen to be the witness and realize how much this hurts both me and my friend in completely different ways. We both feel powerless and low. I want to help, yet my hurting friend is retreating into isolation. What can I do?
I took that question to God as part of my morning meditation on a day that will be particularly hard for my friend. I asked what I might do to heal this situation. What would love do? These five answers were offered:
1. Love your friend unconditionally and send that love out to them wherever they are.
2. Pray for all involved.
3. Believe that the pain is resolving in its perfection. Something better is happening right now. Hold that thought and allow it to expand!
4. Be ready to listen, but don’t push for a discussion. Give advice only if asked for it.
5. Ask for the energy of all souls who care for this friend, both living and deceased, to surround them with a loving presence. This field of love will heal the isolation, bringing unification and connection to all involved. Trust this to be true.
I am reminded of one of my favorite phrases, “This too shall pass.” It is true both on good days and in trying times. This is life. Our job throughout this caring process is to be present, accept the present, act from a place of love and stay connected to the bigger realm of possibility. I trust my friend is wrapped in a warm blanket of love right now. I’m wrapped in the same blanket.
