Ray forwarded this to our Men's Group and I enjoyed reading it. I am 91, on the way to 92 in July, so these issues definitely apply to me. I am interested in the year-long Spirit Rock program and will look into it. I was moved and can identify with many of the things you say. I agree that being aware that I won't be alive on this planet for very many years enriches my life in the present.
Fear is a thief and a liar. I’m working on getting out from under its spell. Just bought the book Staring at the Sun— that might help. Thank you, as always.
"As an increasingly practicing Buddhist, I am aware that everything in my life, everything in everybody’s life, is impermanent. Change is the only constant. Death is part of that reality." I relate to this awareness and teaching I identify in my faith tradition. And surely others in their faith traditions or none can understand in their ways, too.
Thank you so much for such a wealth, written article, and such a perfect metaphor of the following of the trees. Quite the paradox isn’t it! Beginning to see maintenance and deterioration of the vehicle puts our aspirations in perspective.May we practice well to be at ease through all the changes, as we continue letting go. Thank you for sharing the five recollections. I read them daily.
Sadly I am on a similar path, aging gracefully, but aware of the lurking inevitability of the coming end. Thanks for the thoughtful words enjoy the spirit rock experience. it is but a half days journey from here. the rock I mean..Encenitas
Well done, Abby. Like you, I am your age, and however in relative good health, see the inevitable. I too, now, cherish every day. Take care, dear friend!
Ray forwarded this to our Men's Group and I enjoyed reading it. I am 91, on the way to 92 in July, so these issues definitely apply to me. I am interested in the year-long Spirit Rock program and will look into it. I was moved and can identify with many of the things you say. I agree that being aware that I won't be alive on this planet for very many years enriches my life in the present.
Fear is a thief and a liar. I’m working on getting out from under its spell. Just bought the book Staring at the Sun— that might help. Thank you, as always.
"Forrest of falling trees." What an image! So well done, Abby! Thank you.
"As an increasingly practicing Buddhist, I am aware that everything in my life, everything in everybody’s life, is impermanent. Change is the only constant. Death is part of that reality." I relate to this awareness and teaching I identify in my faith tradition. And surely others in their faith traditions or none can understand in their ways, too.
I enjoyed your meditation on where we are headed and hope I can approach it with similar insight and confidence. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you so much for such a wealth, written article, and such a perfect metaphor of the following of the trees. Quite the paradox isn’t it! Beginning to see maintenance and deterioration of the vehicle puts our aspirations in perspective.May we practice well to be at ease through all the changes, as we continue letting go. Thank you for sharing the five recollections. I read them daily.
Sadly I am on a similar path, aging gracefully, but aware of the lurking inevitability of the coming end. Thanks for the thoughtful words enjoy the spirit rock experience. it is but a half days journey from here. the rock I mean..Encenitas
Well done, Abby. Like you, I am your age, and however in relative good health, see the inevitable. I too, now, cherish every day. Take care, dear friend!