Foolish enough to be useful today!

I talked someone out of committing suicide today.
That’s about the 15th time i think that’s happened. The first time i was around 23, and walking someone off that internal and physical cliff in Paris (long but good story, which ended well!). Had to do it with images and gestures, and as i recall in some sort of “tongues”.
This one was easier, as we at least had language and Love in common. Still, it’s always chilling, simplifying and humbling. First you have to convince yourself that life matters hourly! That each person really is a poem worth savoring, cultivating, beholding and keeping inspired!
“Never limit Mercy”, as Thomas Merton put it!
Maybe a birthday blessing at the same time today, to get to talk this new friend down! I love bringing Life near my celebration! This fellow just needed to be seen, not ignored, but valued, listened to in his daily story and struggle.
It’s the little things, which make me feel like it’s still good to be here, honoring one another’s stories, despite the times, bombs and rampant and random hatred of life. Good reminder today also, to stay available as we go. Life still matters friends.
It reminded me of that line: “What fools God uses to save us through is His choice.”
I’ve gotten to the point that at least i know I’m foolish enough to be useful.