By Fr Jim Cogley
Here are some tried and tested pieces of wisdom that may be a help for anyone going through a difficult time or finds themselves in the middle of a health crisis:
Incurable points to - Curable from within
Now is not forever – Everything changes
Emotions always change provided we welcome them
Is my illness trying to heal me of something?
The symptoms I experience may not be the cause
Can I co-operate with my illness rather than fight it
My body sometimes speaks what I am not saying
Worry is praying for the worst possible result
Hope – Hold Only Positive Expectations
Maintain Hope without being fixated on How
Live the Now – No Opportunities Wasted
Grace is daily – Sufficient for the moment
Look after your mind – Allow medics to mind your body
The future is never what we think it’s going to be
Faith conquers all things – Fear falters
Fear only sees the worst possible outcome
Let go – Even of the way you want things to go
Surrender is the pathway to peace
With total surrender nothing blocks the path of destiny
Be a victor of circumstance not a victim
Avoid Self-Pity – It’s the ‘poor me’ sin-drome
This challenge will not leave you as it finds you
Know that this difficulty is awakening your soul.