I am a defective product

(((((( ElsaMars ))))))

Peace, Love, Comfort and Joy to you!

I, too, have many defects or deficits, for which I am often saddened. All of humanity has defects. We all, somehow qualify to join in the circle of "the broken ones." While this can feel sad, it's also beautiful.

I try to find strength and courage to do the best I can.
Even when I truly want to give up. I do have periods in life where I take it easy and don't try to change my limitations, it's sometimes a part of acceptance.

You are unique, in that you are so in touch with you heart ... and so open in sharing, so honest about your joy and your pain.

What's most important is: We seize the opportunity to connect with other human beings, seeing/reaching beyond any sense of deficit, both touching and celebrating One another's Spirit. We are called upon to look deeply for the Divine Spark within ourselves, as well as in One another.

I don't have to look hard to perceive the Spark of Divinity, the Light of Love, within you. There's a brilliant and a truly beautiful glow about you! No defect nor deficit!

I listen whole-heartedly and watch closely as you Light the Way!
You have much to teach, much to share. You contribute an immense amount of Love into lives you touch.

I am grateful our paths have crossed.

Heart-to-Heart,
WC

Your posts always have a way of deeply touching my heart WC. I think that whatever it is you see in me, I see and feel about you too. You are an amazing person....a great teacher and able to inspire. You always make me feel at peace when I read your posts. Thank you for seeing something worthy in me. Thank you for being YOU, because YOU are wonderful. (((Hugs))). I'm still tearing up from your post

It's our sense of "brokenness" which frustrates and saddens us at times.

It's the same sense of "brokenness" which causes us to seek more or to seek further, inviting us to open up and to grow spiritually.

There is an opportunity for a great deal of spirituality (spiritual growth) within (and due to) our sense of imperfection. This openness to growth also invites our hearts to open.

For this reason, I am grateful for my many imperfections.


WC

That is very beautiful and it rings true for me also. (((Hugs)))

You are BEAUTIFIL WC

WC is always so very poignant in their posts

Her posts always calm and soothe me. I expect she would be just as peaceful to be in the presence of. Like a mystic. Definately an empath it seems

*blushing*

Anything you see in me is a reflection of you.

The pain and suffering invites our hearts to open, our souls to expand.

I, too, struggle to endure... especially when I forget what it's all about.
My painful Heart and restless Soul often forgets, twisting in turmoil, not knowing whether to expand or whether to contract.

When I remember I have a choice, I simply choose to allow expansion of Heart... allowing for, inviting, the greater indwelling of Divine Love.

When I remember Love, I more fully rest in Love's arms and enjoy the Peace.

It is my hope, my prayer, that I might serve Love as Love's vessel, even if only for a moment, so I might somehow help to support Love's cause on this dimension, where we each/all navigate this very challenging human experience.

I pray, too, that beacons of Divine Love will cross my path and will assist me in my darkest moments, reminding me of the ever present invitation to choose within each Moment: contraction or expansion, darkness or Light, fear or Love.

We all/each have our challenges, which may appear similar to One another or may appear very different from One another. Although Our lessons are the same, many aspects of our lives may evoke feelings (painful delusions) of separation. Yet, this is where we are One: We are One within Divine Love. Divine Love, Pure Love, unites Us.

I am here, with all of my many human foibles, with oh so many deficits and imperfections, to practice as a servant of Pure Unconditional Love.

I have so very far to go and I need others to remind me when I forget.
I will forget again and again. I need you to remind me and I thank you for doing so.

This is why we all need One another.


WC

I like how you write and how you see things

I see myself as a constant work in progress. While I do believe certain core things about me stay the same and I believe my path with always be that of love, I'm ever evolving and growing. We all are, in our own ways. I do understand the concept of oneness and feelings communal and harmonious. I too get off track sometimes, but perhaps it is meant to be so as I usually learn something unique when it happens. In ten years I could be running for political office or perhaps might join a Cult and end up in the galapagos islands riding giant turtles. I do not know where may path may lead but I do hope it's interesting and that love is always at it's center.

elsa and wild thing I wish we could be friends in real life.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

I think we'd have a blast! I really get the feeling we'd all be special IRL friends. Too bad we're not all neighbors

I agree with you, bizi, and with Elsa, I think we'd have fun!


WC

I wanna be friends with just about everyone here. At least y'all seem to understand what the hell I am going through on this roller coaster.

You are not defected or damage. You are you.

I often think of myself as very strong. I look around and I see people in my life and think " there is no way person X could ever manage Bipolar and chronic pain" like I can.

Yes we are all suppost to never compare ourself to anyone ( having a MI or not )

We are tougher and stronger than many others.

((( hugs )))

Yes, it does require a certain strength to endure such things. I do feel weak very often unfortunately. Especially when depressed. I am a little weak in that state but also strong when seen from a different perspective. Moods can shade perceptions which is the problem in all of it. From a logical position I can see things one way but the emotional side will grab hold of the body and take control no matter what my rational mind tries to reason with. (((Hugs)))

If the endurance test for getting into the elite military groups like the Australian SAS or I think in the USA it is the Marines (forgive me if I am wrong), included facing the mental hell we have all faced for the number of years we have faced it, in the face of the massive stigma and lack of access to affordable, skilled support then I would tend to believe most of those truly incredible men and women would fail the test in one way or another.

What we go through is not for the faint hearted. We are tough just because we survived and keep getting back up. Gosh even if we 'failed' we would have died fighting to our last breathe.

I guess what I am saying is that you are an elite special forces commando when it comes to mental illness. You are not defective, you didn't ask for this life but from what I read you live it with great dignity, honesty, humour, love and commission. You are not defective, you are one of a kind and so many here, and i am sure in real life, are os thankful they know you. I Know I am. Be kind to yourself as you are to others.