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'Take a Minute, Change a Life'
"365: the 2017 edition","365:2017","Day 248/365","5-Sep-17"
The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. In Australia more than 2500 people die each year with latest figures (2015) telling us that 3,027 Australians took their own life. This World Suicide Prevention Day we’d like to take a minute to change lives with as many suicide prevention awareness raising events as possible being held in Australia on or around World Suicide Prevention Day.
Today I attended an afternoon tea sponsored by Roses in the Ocean. This is one of the table centerpieces. “Roses in the Ocean” was born when a young Australian chose to end his life on August 31st 2008. A young man of 43, ex RAAF Fighter Pilot Combat Instructor and International Commercial Pilot, highly respected, and loved by many.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ROSE AND THE OCEAN
Roses are a beautiful, dignified flower, yet their thorns add complexity, requiring handling with care. They are symbolic of our deepest emotions: love, friendship, sorrow, hope.
The ocean, with its waves crashing upon the shore, and calmer waters out deep, provided a symbolic platform of the turbulence felt by people who are coping with a difficult stage in their life, and indeed for some, coping with suicidal thoughts.
'Take a Minute, Change a Life’ is the theme of the 2017 World Suicide Prevention Day. It is about taking a minute to have those conversations when you notice something has changed and equipping yourself to help yourself and others. 👠⌚🌹🌹🌹🌊🌊🌊
"My heart holds you just one beat away
the tears in my soul fall quietly every day
stay close, watch over me, from so many stars apart
roses in the ocean, you forever in my heart.”
Many thanks to all who take the time to view, comment and fave my picture. Thanks for your support.
'Take a Minute, Change a Life'
"365: the 2017 edition","365:2017","Day 248/365","5-Sep-17"
The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. In Australia more than 2500 people die each year with latest figures (2015) telling us that 3,027 Australians took their own life. This World Suicide Prevention Day we’d like to take a minute to change lives with as many suicide prevention awareness raising events as possible being held in Australia on or around World Suicide Prevention Day.
Today I attended an afternoon tea sponsored by Roses in the Ocean. This is one of the table centerpieces. “Roses in the Ocean” was born when a young Australian chose to end his life on August 31st 2008. A young man of 43, ex RAAF Fighter Pilot Combat Instructor and International Commercial Pilot, highly respected, and loved by many.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ROSE AND THE OCEAN
Roses are a beautiful, dignified flower, yet their thorns add complexity, requiring handling with care. They are symbolic of our deepest emotions: love, friendship, sorrow, hope.
The ocean, with its waves crashing upon the shore, and calmer waters out deep, provided a symbolic platform of the turbulence felt by people who are coping with a difficult stage in their life, and indeed for some, coping with suicidal thoughts.
'Take a Minute, Change a Life’ is the theme of the 2017 World Suicide Prevention Day. It is about taking a minute to have those conversations when you notice something has changed and equipping yourself to help yourself and others. 👠⌚🌹🌹🌹🌊🌊🌊
"My heart holds you just one beat away
the tears in my soul fall quietly every day
stay close, watch over me, from so many stars apart
roses in the ocean, you forever in my heart.”
Many thanks to all who take the time to view, comment and fave my picture. Thanks for your support.