Our world is changing faster and faster. Change, even good change causes grief. But when it changes so rapidly there isn't time to mourn that grief. I see unprocessed grief as a huge cause of anger and confusion in people today.
Did you know that over 82,000 people are homeless in Los Angeles County California alone? Did you know that 32 percent of those people have college degrees? Did you know that only 25 percent are mentally ill... which means the majority are "normal" people who haven't been able to "fit" with the program. 82,000 people, they would make a not-so-small city. 82,000 people that somehow aren't coping with the demands of change.
Sometimes I want to scream.... "Listen up!!!" We are missing what's happening. Too many people are expected to cope with too much. Burn out, nervous breakdowns, homelessness, depression and rage. They are all symptoms of unresolved grief... rapid change without resolve.
Facing the giants...hard to do without someone to walk it with us. We need each other I would say. Sadly, most try to do it alone...Jesus, help all those hurting and alone people find a safe place to deal with their pain!
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