Breaking the Silence

Life is not fair!

Why did I lose?

We are suffering

People are dying every day 

From cancer

From protest

For their beliefs

The profound truth is, there is some thing that is bigger than each, and every one of us. We are tiny pieces in a puzzle with an infinite number of pieces. Imagine that! Your life is a teeny tiny puzzle piece that connects you to not only kin but, others that happen to be in the surrounding area of this puzzle called life. You may feel insignificant which leads to voicelessness during crucial events. Sick of being silent and feeling numb...this is my attempt to end Silence in Death during the civil war in Ferguson and the  loss of my uncle.

Like most people, I have issues with death. Yes, I know, it is part of life just as being taken for granted. My uncle was diagnosed with cancer over three years ago. Some days were good and others were bad. When he received chemo I was sick and was unable to see him. I just knew that my uncle would survive. He beat cancer once, he could do it again. I prayed silently only this time, I praised loudly. The words "Go see him" filled my spirit. When I finally saw my uncle in the hospital, I knew that he had thrown in the towel. I felt a strong need to say goodbye even if he could not hear me. My aunt also needed support even if it was just for a few minutes.

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This past week, I lacked sensation. With the loss of my uncle and various other people in the world dying at the hands of the unrighteous, I felt numb. Everything that usually gives me relief such as painting or drawing I did not yearn to do, so I reverted to my "silent" self. As a Christian, I still don't have it all together...there is always room for growth. With that said, I leave you with these thoughts:

It is normal to feel anger. Be angry but do not place blame.

Be angry but do not fall victim to addiction.

Violence is not the answer. 

The world is already a cotton field full of people looking to find their identity except everyone is a slave-- lost because they are running from their true master...their creator.

What are you doing that is different from anyone else? Are you giving anything back?

You can have a positive impact once you Break the Silence.

-Shay Nefeteria