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Keep or Toss – Sorting Memories
Posted on May 1, 2013 by lynnbukowski
Keep or Toss – Sorting Memories.
Category: Rainy Morning LettersTags: Death, Life, Memories, Military Moves
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There is a very common, and far too often unspoken lingering effect of combat that plagues a large majority of veterans; survivor guilt
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This deeply unsettling feeling that we are unworthy of living, happiness, or inner peace
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With nauseating veteran suicide statistics of 20+ of our brothers and sisters choosing to end their lives every day, we MUST start talking about this shit
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Every single veteran I know has lost someone close to them in combat
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As a PJ, I was witness to thousands of individuals staring vacant eyed and confused as we recovered the remains of their fallen brothers and sisters
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We would fly away, and leave the ground teams to regroup in the aftermath; sometimes without 10 or more of their comrades
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Those spared in the fighting would be expected to pick up immediately and return to the mission
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As the hours, days, and months progressed, it would continue; more fallen, more traumatic injury, more heartache
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Eventually, we ALL have the same thought; βwhy do we live, while they die?β
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For some, this feeling never subsides, and a permanent decision is made
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For others, a dark filter is cast over daily life; happiness and solace are deemed to be reserved for others
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There is a way to soften this internal blade that cuts away at the core of our being
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The practice of yoga is a journey of self exploration; a controlled environment to discover what is holding us back
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By learning to control the body and breath, we connect neurological pathways and learn to identify destructive thoughts
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By softening our internal body and finding flexibility, we allow these thoughts and emotions to rise, and consciously choose to release their hold on our psyche
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Over time, through practice and reflection, the feeling softens
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A vigorous physical practice stirs all the bullshit up, followed by a calming and grounding exploration of sensation; all are controlled by conscious breathing
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YOU are deserving of happiness and peace; your fallen brothers and sisters would wish that upon you if there were standing by your side in this moment
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We need to insulate our struggling brothers and sisters. Not isolate
One day, you'll know as I do, there is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.
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