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	Sequoyah7 2/14/2004 6:25 PM	1 out of 57
	I don't even know how to begin this post. The summation of events that have happend over the past two years of my life has lead me to believe that "God" wants to see me crumble. And crumbling I am. I know this sounds dramatic, silly, maybe even ignorant, but at this moment I can come to no other conclusion. I understand that life isn't supposed to be a cake walk. There are trials and hurdles and mountains we each must climb to acheive spiritual evolvement. However, I can't help but feel at every turn I'm being slammed by problems, pain and stress. And when the slighest bit of relief is within reach, at the last second it's snatched away from me. As if the Universe is saying, "You don't deserve a break...or peace of mind." By all accounts I'm a strong individual, but slow and sure these things are eroding away my spirit. Eventually there'll be nothing left. I used to judge people who commit suicide - not anymore. I completely understand the need to end deep pain within the soul. I'm just one of many who post here on BNet and share their personal turmoil. After awhile it all starts to sound the same, which is unfortunate. Even though we all experience pain, the individual is what makes that experience unique. I'm grateful to anyone who wishes to respond.

	sweets1venus 2/15/2004 1:14 PM	2 out of 57
	Hey Sequoyah, I'm sorry you're feeling so oppressed; I can relate to everything you've stated. I used to feel sorry for myself, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm right where God wants me to be...humbled. I've decided that God's trying to open my eyes to the realization that everything's not about me...it's all about Him. Once I allowed Him to control my life (though it didn't seem to be taking the path I expected nor at times did I want), my life started to settle down a bit. Maybe that's where you're headed. Maybe you're in a struggle with God for control over your life. If that's true, let Him win. Give up the control and you'll feel blessed...eventually. I pray that you'll begin to see His work in your life. God Bless, j

	b-n-a-mom 2/15/2004 8:58 PM	3 out of 57
	I am so sorry that you are feeling so overwhelmed and hurting. I wish that there was something that I could say that would help you feel better, but all I can do is to offer to listen if you want to talk. (or, in this case, read what you want to type). Obviously, I don't know exactly what is going on that is making you feel as if your life is so horrible right now, but, for what it's worth, it's always been my belief that those that seem to have it the hardest in life, that seem to have the most devils to face, are the ones that are destined to achieve something wonderful. It's like whatever evil force you believe in (I personally believe in God and that there is a Satan, but this can be applied to many different beliefs.) KNOWS that you are destined for something good, so it works harder to bring you down. Remember, somewhere along the way, you have something wonderful in store for you. The key is hanging in there until it's your time for it. Remember, the same fire that melts butter makes steel. Strive to be the steel.

	b-n-a-mom 2/15/2004 9:09 PM	4 out of 57
	I also wanted to tell you something I heard today, I hope it helps you. There was a man that wanted his sons to learn to not judge things too quickly. So, he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen. The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent and twisted. The second son said no - it was full and covered with green and full of promise. The third son disagreed, he said it was coverd with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had seen. The last son disagreed with all of them, he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment. The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had all seen but one season in the tree's life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are, and the pleasure, joy, and love that comes from that life, can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up. This has ended up a lot longer than I meant it to, and I know it's just an analogy, but I guess what I am trying to say is it sounds like right now, your life's season is winter, and some of us have a longer winter than others, and some winters are worse than others, but if you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall. Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest. I will keep you in my thoughts, and I hope your spring comes soon.

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