Years ago swimming with my 65yo aunt in Wildwood, I got too close to the jetty and it started sucking me under with great force. Luckily the lifeguard on duty was highly trained in jetty rescue, and saved my life. But it could have been deadly. Lesson learned — have not been caught swimming near a jetty since.
People can suck you in as well. You may just be swimming around not paying attention and suddenly your life as you know it is threatened. They can sweep you up and suddenly you are acting in ways that go against your soul, or that threaten your own safety. You may feel the danger but are helpless to stop once you have gone too far….
Some people never return from these situations. They become a shell of their prior self; without identity or purpose. They are followers or addicts for the rest of their lives. Often there are many opportunities for rescue and each are turned away.
The first step is the most difficult- recognizing the situation is dangerous and accepting that you are in too deep. Then accept help. You are not alone. Perhaps your purpose right now is being there for someone else to save. Maybe then you can help save someone too.
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