Prayers are detailed pictures woven from breathing life-strands—not just words.
Living with chronic pain is no easy thing. This ‘thorn in the flesh’ that I must deal with on a daily basis has greatly altered life for me. I’ve ignored it, fought it, and struggled with it. While I continue to hope for a miracle, I do not want life to pass me by. Nor do I want to be defined by it. So I’ve chosen to make peace with it instead, and embrace it as part of ‘the now’ of my life.
Pain is a teacher. Pain is the ‘darkness’ in which I’ve discovered treasures previously hidden. Even the most painful scars, ploughed deep, can burst forth into flowering and fruitful vines. I am made to thrive—not just limp through life!
‘Treasures in Darkness’ is a compilation of personal contemplative doodles and writing, that was birthed out of my desire to encourage others on similar journeys. The ‘raw’ writing and doodles represent milestones in my journey in living with chronic pain. They take me back to very specific times and experiences in my life—some of them joys, many of them struggles, but all of them moments of deep revelation that have left lasting impressions that continue to impact my life today.
My hope is that within these pages you may find something you can relate to—those ‘connecting points’ that say our struggles are similar, but we’re not alone. There is hope. In finding those connections, may you too be inspired to thrive and share the stories of your journey with others, in your own way!
~ shini abraham
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~shini abraham, ©2013, duco divina – contemplative doodling
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