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Christmas Eve - time to reflect a little. Looking back on 2005 I see a varied history. Dark moments were a short depression back in February, the discharge of my former manager (a most inspirating friend) and another coworker sent to another university. In my church two good friends moved to other churches due to the worsened climate. A personal conflict caused me to take distance from my biblestudy group in which I have taken part about 15 years. Losing the direct contact of these four friends had a profound impact on me (all four they have been misjudged by Christians), keeping me over a long time in a mournful state.
RR has been a safe place to feel myself free, to learn to know people (better). I could not only share my thoughts but learn how many of you experienced great and less great moments in your life. I feel priviliged to have been part of the community here, to have been part of many of you. In contrast with the hard experiences I have had many - innumerable - encouraging experiences that have restored the balance.
- So, concluding these reflections I want to dedicate this one to the list of valuable people who have meant so much to me:
- Gert (my former manager)
- Wouter (the coworker with whom I shared my office)
- Maarten (special friend)
- Wim (my friend who joined my vacation)
- Rachel (a.k.a. WiserAngel)
- Sheila (a.k.a. tvernuccio)
Comments (43)
PeeWee05
And what an excellent setting to reflect in!
redchilicat
Gorgeous the way that light is breaking through those menacing dark clouds! I am sorry to hear that you had so many dark days. I truly hope that 2006 is a happier year for you! I am really glad you are a part of RR, you have made me feel very welcome here with your comments and thoughtful IM's!! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas Jan-Carel!
mss
This is beautiful light coming from the dark clouds.
Vik9740
a bright light, as trnaslucent as The Star, thank you for sharing your thoughts and deications with us all. You're a treasured soul
parb1194
Excellent capture indeed.
WiserAngel
With any religion comes hypocracy. Humans are flawed. I often find that those who go around "boasting" about what a great Christian, Jew, Muslim or whatever they are, are the ones who are the most hipocratic. The true spiritual ones often keep to themselves and live their lives the best they know how. I'm sorry you feel disillusioned, but maybe it was to remind you to keep your focus on your direct relationship with God and not your religion. Religion is created by man anyway, not God. OK, enough of that. I love you dearly. You are a very important friend to me and a kindred spirit. I thank God for bringing such a great person into my life!
cynlee
friends are a gift you give yourself.. season's greetings dear friend ;]
jgkane
You are an inspiration to others, Jan-Carel. We all go through periods when we are rejected. I suffered seriously from depression, in my student years, until I discovered that God loved me and accepted me as I was. He does not cosset us. I once asked God, perhaps inadvisedly, for patience, and thereafter endured the worst six months of my life. To paraphrase the late Mother Teresa : "God never asks me to do anything which Is impossible. I sometimes wish that he did not have such confidence in my capabilities! " Your daily uploads, are awaited by many throughout the world, Jan-Carel. On their behalf I thank you. Warm regards, John.
cajolargo
(very late comment) maybe your nature exploration is a reflection of an internal spiritual exploration, Jan-Carel, so I wish you: bon voyage! and thanks to share your beautiful foto and your thoughts =) Claudio
TwoPynts
Thank you for sharing things from your perspective Jan-Carel. Man is weak, we can only strive to do better.
silverhalide
I have truly enjoyed your shared images this past year Jan-Carel! In my walk of late, the Lord has reminded me that nothing lasts except His Grace. Friends are friends forever when the Lord is Lord of them...See ya around buddy!
sossy
your capture like powerful fire! I also be sad about the loss of Sheila and others. But hope you feel better now and your depression is gone. We all are not perfect and sinners, und ich glaube auch nicht, dass der Papst unfehlbar ist! ;o)
rainbows
This capture, this light, these words. Touch my very soul, dearest Jan-Carel. May peace bide with you always, my beloved friend. I came to your gallery, to find peace tonight. It is here Jan. In abundance. I feel so good looking upon all. Hugs. Di.