“…someday…, we’ll medicate human experience right out of the human experience.” – Dennis Lehane
“Show me a sane man and I will cure him for you.” – Carl Gustav Jung
He writes a story in me, humming in words as he steps around our Christmas tree. Nothing of logic is key, though he answers the question of what it takes to be free. He builds a lion in me, hunting through the puzzles of his mind decisively, turning instantly, moving from mood to mood, nothing is broken if you can finally see. The picture of his sweet mind, the character of the essence that makes him love me undefined. For if, he should ever go away, I would weep without stopping and there I would die that day, my heart in darkness, blind. For he cannot go, while he stays, oh no he cannot go while he stays. He gathers from a different world he sees. Breaking down a fourth wall, dividing black out of white decisively. Fomenting conversation that draws mystery, he means everything to me. Oh, my son you mean everything to me.
The orbs of his eyes create a sea, a brown warm emotion that stops the worlds freeze. The mystic how it forms, layer upon layer over history it swarms, taking our discussions to the how or ever when. This world has many doorways let us open them from within. My son you are a fortress that no one ever sees, a stronghold of magic that forms a mighty keep. Weaving in and out of love like it is on a time release. The ways of G_D are strange to me. You whisper in my ear, “The pathways of faith are never free”. You say it while I sleep, “the pathways of faith are never free”.
He spins such ominous ghost, according to our dialogue they have established in his mind a host. Words a Psychiatrist plays, let us try this little pill just to get him through each day. For what is an interest to him, the opening of a beautiful mind, or the compartments we define them in. The days are passing quicker; before you know it, time will lose its way. So on the eve of winter when there is snow upon the ground. The sign of mankind’s judgment a line of demarcation all around. My son he rises holy and he points up to the winter stars, he swears upon his body, and he loosens his minds scars. He writes a story in me, and it will not go away, for in his own belief he seizes what is day. For nothing is of logic for in that is the key, to answer the one question that it takes to be free. Who is me? Who is me? For as we know, Faith is never free.
For my wife, daughter and especially my son, who has over paid the price of faith to gain the light. – 12.21.2018 – דָנִיֵּאל
- Over 80 million Americans took a Psychotropic medication in 2018
My heart sinks aches and then rejoices anytime i read your personal journal from your heart. So appropriate for this time of year Daniel. ❤ Ruby
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Thank you Ruby, I appreciate that and all your kind comments! Happy Holidays! 🙂
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Happy Holidays to you and yours Daniel!
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This took me back to the many struggles my own family had with Mental Health. Much work left to be done on this topic in America. Well written.
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Thank you for your kind comment Toni, also thank you for sharing. I agree there is much work to be done in mental health in America.
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My best to you and your family. Hang tough, and don’t ever let the bastards get you down. I absorbed every word of this post Daniel. I have been there!
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Hi Shaun, thank you for your comment. I loved it, and no certainly won’t ever let the bastards get me down. 😉 Thank you again!
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Lovely words spun from your heart Daniel. A Father’s love. My best at this season to you and yours. ❤
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Thank you Jane, All good parent’s have the best kind of love for their kids both young and older. 😉 Happy Holidays!
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Good parents we need more of them Daniel. Happy holidays and best wishes to your family and you.
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This was touching and full of joy at the same time. Beautiful victorious words. The spirit always wins. Shabbat Shalom Daniel
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Thank you Lisa, for your kind words, you are right they are victorious words! 😉 Shabbat Shalom.
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What everyone else is saying and more. This piece really touched me in a personal way. I have a son who suffers also from certain darkness’s. Your words give me hope. ❤ and gratitude!
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Thank you for sharing that Abigail, such a blessing you have. I appreciate your kind words. Daniel
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We both have blessings it seems. Thank you for your words of wisdom.
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Peace and good tidings from me to you Daniel this Christmas. Your words are full of both for me. Thank you.
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Thank you Brian, I really appreciate your kind words. Happy Holidays.
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Daniel this was touching and so beautifully written from your heart. The video that follows fits so well with the subject matter. Best wishes to you and your family this Christmas. Lauren
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Hi Lauren, thank you so much for your kind wishes and thoughts. I too loved the cover by Light and Sound and found the words to the song fitting.
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Dearest Daniel, I teared up many times reading this. Your words have done that to me several times before. 😉 So many great lines hard to choose from but a favorite, “He writes a story in me, and it will not go away, for in his own belief he seizes what is day. For nothing is of logic for in that is the key, to answer the one question that it takes to be free. Who is me? Who is me? For as we know, Faith is never free” No truer words ever written. Shabbat shalom and with much respect Heather. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Shavua tov Heaher, and thank you for your wonderful words. I appreciate so much your comments, and also the favorite part for you. without trying to sound narcissistic commenting on my own writing. A favorite part for me. 😉
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No narcissism to your words at all my dear friend. You deserve the best. Shavua Tov to you and your sweet family. ❤
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Great thoughts and feelings shared here Daniel. I wish you and yours well this Holiday season, as always you leave me thinking!
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Hi Steve, thank you for your comment. Wishing you a wonderful holiday as well.
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Daniel, this post was powerful and so full of truth. You are correct, “the pathways of faith are never free”. ❤
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Thank you Erin, for reading and your comment. Faith from our children is a learning experience I find. Shavua tov my friend.
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Beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you Ariel, I am so happy you found this piece beautiful.
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My dear brother you have penned a wonderful sonnet from your heart in this post. What a blessing to have the children and the spouse you have, and the life, The insight Hashem has given you, and your son as well. Like Abraham our Father you have been tested, and your Isaac has seen a light. Bless you for this and all the other wonderful thoughts you pass on to us your readers and sojourners. Shabbat shalom, Den
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Thank you Dennis, I hardly know what to say except thank you my friend. Your faith inspires me, and your thoughts and prayers for me and my family constantly uplift me as I hope mine do for you. Shavua tov my friend.
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You are welcome brother. I pray peace for you and yours as I know you do mine!
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Well written my friend, my best wishes to you and your family during this Holiday Season.
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Hi Ryan, Thank you my friend. I wish you and your family a great and wonderful Holiday season as well.
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That we will have. Grandkids around driving me crazy and loving every minute of it. 😉
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For some reason I kept thinking of Cohen’s “Hallelujah as I read this wonderful piece. 🙂
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As I did as I wrote it Delilah. Great minds and all of that I suppose. 😉 Thank you.
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Daniel, I read through the pain, and no doubt tears and found much joy and peace in this post. What a great victory, no doubt the cost were high, no doubt the reward will be as well for your wonderful son! Bill
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Thank you Bill for your comment. The reward is always worth it in my opinion when it is a son or daughter. Sometimes I think I would have been a very small man indeed without my kids. 😉
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Your welcome. Wishing you peace this season Daniel.
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The word gratitude came to mind as I read this amazing post of yours Daniel. Thankfulness for paying the price, and reaping the reward. I know from my own personal life experiences true faith has never been free. Thank you once again for a great piece. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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What a wonderful comment Wang. Thank you. I think you are right gratitude is the word. 😉 Happy Holidays my friend to you and your family.
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Amazing story of faith Daniel, I salute your son and the rest of your family and of course the author. Bravo
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Thank you King, for your comment, and also your salute, I will give it to my family who puts up with me. 😉
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Loved this Daniel. Words were touching and personal. As someone else said in comments, truly from a Father’s heart. 💛
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Thank you Summer for your comment. I share whats on my heart probably wearing my feelings on my sleeve most of the time. Happy holidays my friend.
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“For what is an interest to him, the opening of a beautiful mind, or the compartments we define them in.” To me these were the most powerful words for making a case against Psychotropics that I have ever read. I agree with so much of this post Daniel and wish you and your family well going forward into the new year.
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Thank you Lynette it is indeed a beautiful mind, and I am determined that it never be hidden. 😉 Thank you again and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
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You too are blessed. Keep writing Daniel. You have a lot to say.
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This was beautiful. It is nice to read post about the strength of family. Merry Christmas to you and yours Daniel.
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Hi Dawn, thank you for commenting I always appreciate it. The strength of family is what it is all about. Wishing you a Merry Christmas as well.
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Great writing,, I enjoyed this piece very much.
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Thank you Jacob, Very happy you liked this post.
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This post I identified on a personal level with. I am on the other side of this equation watching day in and out human beings medicated well beyond what their minds are capable of holding. i work in a Psyche ward. Thank you for bringing this subject matter to your blog. Happy Holidays!!!
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Thank you for your wonderful comment. Nice to hear from the other side. I have been there as well and couldn’t agree with you more. Happy Holidays.
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Daniel this was a tremendous piece. I wish you and your family well. That is some son you have!
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Thank you Alex. My son is the bomb, unbelievable young man. Thank you for your kind comment.
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Happy Holidays Daniel, wonderful write you have done here!
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Thank you Stafford, I appreciate your kind compliment. Happy Holidays.
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The best of the season to you Daniel. Looking forward to your writing in the coming year.
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Your family must be incredibly strong Daniel, your post is a wonderful tribute to your son and the love that surrounds him, as well as the love he gives. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New year ahead. ❤
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Hi Raquel, Thank you. i always appreciate your kind comments. I feel very blessed to have the family I have. Love is an incredible thing. Merry Christmas to you my friend. I hope your New Year is wonderful as well. 🙂
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You are very blessed Daniel, and so am I for knowing you.
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What a nice thing to say. Thank you.
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Best wishes for you and your family this Holiday season Daniel. Your post hit very close to my own home, and I thank you for writing it.
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Thank you Dallas for your comment. I hope the post while hitting home was of some help. happy Holidays.
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Good stuff here Daniel. Best wishes.
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Thank you Carmel, I appreciate your kind words. Happy Holidays.
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Thank you Ginger. Happy Holidays. 🙂
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Dear Daniel,
My sister, younger than me, died some years ago… I think three.
A castle of pills she took in her lifetime, never to shine, never to shine.
I feel your stress.
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I am so sorry to hear about that happening to your Sister. I think in some cases meds can be a wonderful thing, but they are certainly over prescribed to deal with many situations where they are not warranted. Happy Holidays to you my friend. Wishing you the best new year.
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Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year, Daniel!!!
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Such a mixture of emotions reading this. You have a gift.
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Very kind of you to say Joni. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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