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In ancient Jewish tradition, tears were considered a profound expression of the soul. Tears acknowledge the value we place on people and things. For Jewish people, tears were a form of prayer. They served as a reminder that God is aware of our sorrows and shares in them with us.
Jim starts to cry in the support group. Not sobbing like he did when his parents died—just crying. Recoverees in the group pay close attention to him. He lets tears roll down his cheeks.
After a while, it comes to his attention that he hasn’t yet looked at the Recoverees in attendance. So he gently raises his head and looks at them. There are six people present.
They’re not your average “people” in there. They’re healing from a mental health and substance misuse condition. They’re not scary. The look on their faces is kind and friendly.
Jim looks into their eyes and sees them too. He gains a sense of Recovery that is wider, deeper than the everyday world. He says, “I realize that there’s more to the healing world than what I can see and touch. It’s all around me, and I am connected with it.”
In my blog from yesterday, I allowed myself to be vulnerable with you by sharing my current mood and mental health. Jim is a powerful reminder for me about the presence of God and the connection I have with you. In my book, I shared a profound moment in Recovery. I said to my therapist, “Where was God when my dad was abusing me?” The therapist responded, “He was right next to you, mourning and weeping for you.” website: https://superhumanbeing.net/
For the Jewish people, tears served as a reminder that God is intimately aware of our sorrow and shares it with us. For Jim and me, it brings comfort that we will not be forgotten.
SuperHuman Being
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
website: https://superhumanbeing.net/