Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I know that nobody really dies just like nobody is really born, but the thought that such a talented person is no longer available to share his gifts is very saddening. What is tough about life on the physical plane is not the thought of one's own death, but rather having to watch as one's own world slowly fades away and vanishes. One more lesson in non-attachment... Sel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Life is a dream, and one has to enjoy the ups and downs, till it fades away. Dead doesn't exist, but in our minds, and beliefs. When I think in someone that passed away, I just think that he or she is in the " other side " waiting for us to return home. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross stated very clearly in her books that death doesn't exist but in our minds. blessings Ady Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 My wife has an interesting way (at least to me) of dealing with life " fading away " . Many people save " keepsakes " , things to remind them of their earlier life, etc. Other than photos (mostly in electronic format at this point), she doesn't wish to do this. She doesn't want to look back and see what is gone, she want's to look forward and see what's to come, and enjoy the people that share her life with her now. She want's to proactively guard against " living in the past " . This may become more difficult as we continue to age, but I found it to be an interesting concept anyway. As for Pavarotti, though I have never listened to him too much, I too was somewhat saddened by his passing, but what a great life eh? :-) Paul > What is tough about life on the physical plane is not the thought of > one's own death, but rather having to watch as one's own world slowly > fades away and vanishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 That's a good point, Paul, and your wife is absolutely right. My sadness was largely determined by the challenge I am dealing with at this stage: overcoming attachments. Indeed, Pavarotti had a wonderful life; now he is more alive than ever--only, out of (physical) sight. Sel -- In , " paulrffff " <paulrf2 wrote: > > My wife has an interesting way (at least to me) of dealing with > life " fading away " . Many people save " keepsakes " , things to remind > them of their earlier life, etc. Other than photos (mostly in > electronic format at this point), she doesn't wish to do this. She > doesn't want to look back and see what is gone, she want's to look > forward and see what's to come, and enjoy the people that share her > life with her now. She want's to proactively guard against " living in > the past " . This may become more difficult as we continue to age, but I > found it to be an interesting concept anyway. > > As for Pavarotti, though I have never listened to him too much, I too > was somewhat saddened by his passing, but what a great life eh? :-) > > Paul > > > > What is tough about life on the physical plane is not the thought of > > one's own death, but rather having to watch as one's own world slowly > > fades away and vanishes. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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