60 Seconds: It Won’t Always Be This Way.

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Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May since 1949. May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues, help reduce the stigma so many experience, and provide information about resources available in the community. Many innovative strategies to identify and treat behavioral disorders are improving the quality of life for people who are suffering. The more we are aware of what’s available the more able we will be to help those in need to feel safe and free from sorrow and fear.

Why am I bringing this up? Within the last year, Brother Peace – a monastic  at my beloved Deer Park Monastery –  lost both of his parents, to suicide. In response he wrote a song to bring deep healing because “It won’t always be this way.” Click here  to listen to Brother Peace.

It Won’t Always Be This Way (lyrics)

It won’t always be this way

Will you live dear another day

And give yourself

One more honest chance

Life isn’t stone, it’s a flowing dance

And seasons change

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way

And if you’re struggling

To find meaning in this world

You’re not alone dear

Let’s watch miracles unfurl

Shifting sunsets

Golden mountain light

Pools of water

Iced from winter nights

And all is blooming

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way

Everything that is must come to end

So enjoy now

This perfect day

Things are changing and your broken heart will mend

If you need me I’m right here inside of you

You can find me looking deeply at the moon

Feeling in-breath

Filling belly up

Healing out-breath

Let life fill your cup

Enjoy this moment

It won’t always be this way

It won’t always be this way.”

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Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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