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Love Never Fails

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

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Each and every year we were married – no matter where he was in the world – Steve sent me roses on HIS birthday. The odd tradition began after our first year of marriage. He was away on a “work trip” and after a…

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Once upon a time there was a magical place called #LZGrace where Warriors' found rest and safety and peace and tennis balls grew on trees. #caninecompanions #Raptors #lzgrace ๐ŸŽพ
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The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you. #WarriorAngelLLTB #LovesBabies #IMissYouSoMuch #8thChristmas
#Repost @specialomperator ใƒปใƒปใƒป Check this shit out - There is a very common, and far too often unspoken lingering effect of combat that plagues a large majority of veterans; survivor guilt - This deeply unsettling feeling that we are unworthy of living, happiness, or inner peace - 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 - Every single veteran I know has lost someone close to them in combat - 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 - We would fly away, and leave the ground teams to regroup in the aftermath; sometimes without 10 or more of their comrades - Those spared in the fighting would be expected to pick up immediately and return to the mission - As the hours, days, and months progressed, it would continue; more fallen, more traumatic injury, more heartache - Eventually, we ALL have the same thought; โ€˜why do we live, while they die?โ€™ - For some, this feeling never subsides, and a permanent decision is made - For others, a dark filter is cast over daily life; happiness and solace are deemed to be reserved for others - There is a way to soften this internal blade that cuts away at the core of our being - The practice of yoga is a journey of self exploration; a controlled environment to discover what is holding us back - By learning to control the body and breath, we connect neurological pathways and learn to identify destructive thoughts - 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 - Over time, through practice and reflection, the feeling softens - A vigorous physical practice stirs all the bullshit up, followed by a calming and grounding exploration of sensation; all are controlled by conscious breathing - 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 - 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. #BeBrave #RadicalGrace
If only we could "dream" them all home for Christmas... #Bless #Honor #Remember #IllBeHomeForChristmasIfOnlyInMyDreams
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