First my apologies for being away from entering new thoughts for such a long time. Life is busy for all of us, but no good excuse. I plan not to disappoint further.
My thanks to those who have continued to visit here.
We were six siblings that I remember. Eight to start with but two brothers had died before I was born. Thus I only knew the six , three brothers and three sisters. Now we are down to three, one brother and two sisters. As the circle of the siblings gets smaller, it is once more a clear and important reminder of the unpredictability of this fragile and impermanent life.
One thing is for sure, there will always be loss and grief in our lives. It's just the way life is.
They say you can find "Joy" even in adversity and loss along with sadness and heartbreaks. Sad as I am, the joy I feel is in the knowledge and memories of the goodness in my bother and our loving relationship. He was my role model for decency, integrity and compassion. I find peace in the knowledge that he is not in pain and suffering from his illness of over 15 years.I find solace in the loving family he had surrounding him throughout life.
The reminder is this:
Time is getting shorter, and the circle of family and friends smaller
Every day we are a day closer
Live fully while you are living
Live in the precious moment
Live with decency and integrity
Live to help others
Make someone's day
Pray, be grateful, life is a gift, be ready
Do good for goodness sake (without looking for a reward)
Pursue what makes you happy and brings you joy
Forgive, no regrets
Treasure relationships, they are fragile too, be gentle
Build a strong circle of friends
Love and be loved
My question to you, if not now, when?
Some introspection - Mary Oliver says in her poem "The Summer Day", Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
wishing you all a wonderful life!
Peace
