"Calmáte, corazón," my wife would coo to our little daughter when she cried so urgently in her arms. And sure enough, soon our child would feel comforted by the loving sounds, and stop crying. You see, "Calmáte, corazón," means "Calm yourself, dear one" in Spanish. The words below are from my book, LifeLines: A Book of Hope. Simply put, they are helping thoughts that offer comfort and hope to the child in each of us to help get us through our lonely nights.

	LifeLine #1 You will be all right if you think of beauty. * * * When you heart feels like it is breaking, Calmáte, corazón, (Calm yourself, dear one.) Think of butterflies landing on your wrist, Or beautiful phosphorescent specks Floating down around you. * * *
	LifeLine #3 After the dark early morning Comes the sunlight And the usual noise we make Embarking on our new day. The regular pattern takes over. * * * When you've got the Monday morning shakes, the week is about to begin, and you are afraid Calmáte, corazón, (Calm yourself, dear one) Start your day by listening To a favorite piece of music; Its Familiarity will ease you along. Tell yourself, "I am strong, And will survive." This Monday morning, Too, will pass. Soon it will be noon. Soon it will be Tuesday. Just keep Holding on. * * *
	LifeLine #8 Love lives on in memory. *** When you Miss a dead parent So much the pain Digs a pit in Your stomach, Calmáte, corazón, (Calm yourself, dear one). Search back for a happy moment you had together And remember. * * *
	LifeLine #9 There's a time to stop and take stock slowly. *** When you can't take any more pressure, Calmáte, corazón, (Calm yourself, dear one). Shout to the world, "I'm going fishing," Even if you don't own A rod and reel. * * *
	LifeLine #14 We can heal ourselves over and over again. *** When you are recovering From a sickness And fear you'll never Be the same again, Calmáte, corazón, (Calm yourself, dear one). Remember, The cut always heals, And the new skin Is even tougher. * * *

As you find some comfort in my LifeLines I encourage you to also email me in the space below your own LifeLines that you use to calm the desperate feelings which you have experienced at times during your life. This way, we help one another. You will find published LifeLines on the BLOG With Bill Zimmerman feedback page. Please include a screen name (up to 8 characters) that we can use if we post your response. Your Screen Name:

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