I have been a long time away from the Temple. It has been a very turbulent year where I have suffered great loss and physical trauma. I wont go into the details suffice it to say that I have learnt to appreciate more now what I have close, and not to try to hold on to the attachments of the past. I have learnt the ignoring feelings is impossible. The trick is to acknowledge these feelings, learning to accept them is all important. For it is these emotions and how we use them is what make us who we are.
I have used my grief to empathise with the families of people within my care, allowing me to channel these feelings to help others, as one might channel the force. OK, so I didn't life a fighter out of a swamp, but I did help someone to accept and cope with their own grief. My own sort of mind trick.
I am returned now. Wiser for my experiences, and stronger for my traumas. My training will only benefit from all of this.
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