The Journey Continues
Yesterday I started Level 3 of the Healing Journey program, run by Dr. Alastair Cunningham at PMH. I saw several of my friends from the earlier levels, plus the leaders, including Cathy, who runs the Friday relaxation class at Wellspring. There is serious homework for this one -- we even have to hand it in -- but I consider that one of the attractions. It will force me to do some reading and writing I have wanted to get to for months.
I had a call in the afternoon from a stranger. She had found the Globe and Mail article I wrote six years ago about Noel and politely asked if the story had a happy ending. I explained that it hadn't, despite our efforts, and she sympathized.
I marvel about two things. First, that my article has unexpected staying power; she didn't say how she had come across it -- could have been cleaning out an attic or searching online, I guess. Second, that kind strangers can be stirred to reach out when they see another's pain. It's not a surprise that they do, just a surprise to find myself touched this way.