60 Seconds: It Won't Always Be This Way.

<p>Hello to you in Buffalo, New York!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p><a href="https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month">Mental Health Awareness Month</a> has been observed in May since 1949. May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues, help reduce the stigma so many experience, and provide information about resources available in the community. Many innovative strategies to identify and treat behavioral disorders are improving the quality of life for people who are suffering. The more we are aware of what’s available the more able we will be to help those in need to feel safe and free from sorrow and fear.  </p><p>Why am I bringing this up? Within the last year, Brother Peace - a monastic  at my beloved <a href="https://deerparkmonastery.org/">Deer Park Monastery</a> -  lost both of his parents, to suicide. In response he wrote a song to bring deep healing because “It won’t always be this way.” Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlJVi_f4A5o">here</a>  to listen to Brother Peace.  </p><p><strong>It Won't Always Be This Way</strong> (lyrics)</p><p><i>It won’t always be this way</i></p><p><i>Will you live dear another day</i></p><p><i>And give yourself</i></p><p><i>One more honest chance</i></p><p><i>Life isn’t stone, it’s a flowing dance</i></p><p><i>And seasons change</i></p><p> </p><p><i>It won’t always be this way</i></p><p><i>It won’t always be this way</i></p><p> </p><p><i>And if you’re struggling</i></p><p><i>To find meaning in this world</i></p><p><i>You’re not alone dear</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Let’s watch miracles unfurl</i></p><p><i>Shifting sunsets</i></p><p><i>Golden mountain light</i></p><p><i>Pools of water</i></p><p><i>Iced from winter nights</i></p><p><i>And all is blooming</i></p><p> </p><p><i>It won’t always be this way</i></p><p><i>It won’t always be