Nothing But Bubbles
There is something fascinating and intriguing to young and old alike about blowing bubbles. To me, seeing those cute bubbles forming from a tiny layer of soap, getting bigger, and flying higher and higher was one of my childhood’s fondest memories.
The bubbles created by these bubble guns are always a joy to watch. But just as they capture our hearts and minds when they form and fly away, they disappoint us when they burst and vanish. Unfortunately, no matter how beautiful they appear, each one will sooner or later burst and dissipate into thin air.
In life, each one of us encounters people who say sweet words, show great smiles and nice deeds. But sooner or later, we discover that many of the words and deeds that appear to be nice are just bubbles. Nothing but bubbles that are empty on the inside. Pretty bubbles made up and blown by someone for us, or created by us to those around us. They look and appear fascinating but as soon as we hold and embrace them, they burst and vanish.
In my many years of practicing Family Medicine, I’ve heard thousand of tales from broken, hurt, depressed, and anxious souls. People like us who embraced with hope and held on tightly to nice words and promises that turned out to be bubbles. Nothing but bubbles, false promises, and disappointments.
Empty Bubbles that hurt
Unlike the fun of seeing soap bubbles bursting as we hold them, false words and deeds that resemble beautiful bubbles hurt. More specifically, fake words and pretend actions of love, kindness, acceptance, forgiveness, value, and commitment damage hearts and minds. They’re like bubbles in the air destined to vanish, and to let our hearts down.
Friend, the long list of medications that I can use for my patients’ depression and anxiety is a marvel of modern medicine. Yet, healing begins when the false bubbles of empty words and promises are replaced with genuine love and hope.
My own journey of faith has brought me to finding in God’s Bible promises and written Word a genuine source of hope and love. A source where God’s beautiful words of love, hope, faith and compassion are like bubbles that never burst or vanish, and that I can finally touch, hold and embrace.
Views expressed here are only of the author, and do not represent the views of any other organization or entity. Information in this blog are not meant to be medical advice. Please see your medical provider or psychologist for any of your medical or psychological concerns.