The buddhist monks say to meditate on death everyday of our lives.While this may seem morbid it is in practice a liberating experience here's why.......................
It reminds us to be grateful for what we have. It reminds us of our fragile hold on this life and how truly precious it is. It keeps us grounded. It renders petty issues obsolete. All of a sudden things that used to matter don't matter anymore. New life becomes even more precious and filled with joy. It helps us to stay living in the moment.
I write about death this week due to a close family member coming to the end of his life. Observing his interactions with my son and other great grandchildren is such a blessing. His eyes light up, animation fills his voice where it hasn't existed for quite some time and he seems at peace in these moments. What a priveledge to see the coming together of new life and a life that is coming to its natural end.
Grandpa is a very proud man, a man that has always held his head high, that has maintained his sense of dignity even at the end of his life. Due to this pride Grandpa has always carried around it has sometimes seemed as if there is a wall around his heart. This is not the case anymore. Now love radiates from every pore of his being, the walls have become pointless. The worry lines that used to furrow his brow are now gone. He is love and seeing this makes me believe that death is another expression of love.
Death is bitter-sweet it takes away from us but also gives so much. It teaches us many lessons about ourselves and those around us. It shines a light upon our authentic self and strips back the layers that have covered us over a lifetime.
So in honour of grandpa and all loved ones who have passed or are coming towards the end of their life, do meditate on death. Give those that have touched our lives credit by remebering to feel lucky everyday for everything that you have. FORGIVE, life is too short and there is too much going on in this world to hold a grudge. If there is anything you are holding on to that is causing you pain or inflicting pain on others let it go its simply not worth it.
Remember to reflect on the impermanence of life and this will give you the courage to move forward and live true to your authentic self.
L xox
It reminds us to be grateful for what we have. It reminds us of our fragile hold on this life and how truly precious it is. It keeps us grounded. It renders petty issues obsolete. All of a sudden things that used to matter don't matter anymore. New life becomes even more precious and filled with joy. It helps us to stay living in the moment.
I write about death this week due to a close family member coming to the end of his life. Observing his interactions with my son and other great grandchildren is such a blessing. His eyes light up, animation fills his voice where it hasn't existed for quite some time and he seems at peace in these moments. What a priveledge to see the coming together of new life and a life that is coming to its natural end.
Grandpa is a very proud man, a man that has always held his head high, that has maintained his sense of dignity even at the end of his life. Due to this pride Grandpa has always carried around it has sometimes seemed as if there is a wall around his heart. This is not the case anymore. Now love radiates from every pore of his being, the walls have become pointless. The worry lines that used to furrow his brow are now gone. He is love and seeing this makes me believe that death is another expression of love.
Death is bitter-sweet it takes away from us but also gives so much. It teaches us many lessons about ourselves and those around us. It shines a light upon our authentic self and strips back the layers that have covered us over a lifetime.
So in honour of grandpa and all loved ones who have passed or are coming towards the end of their life, do meditate on death. Give those that have touched our lives credit by remebering to feel lucky everyday for everything that you have. FORGIVE, life is too short and there is too much going on in this world to hold a grudge. If there is anything you are holding on to that is causing you pain or inflicting pain on others let it go its simply not worth it.
Remember to reflect on the impermanence of life and this will give you the courage to move forward and live true to your authentic self.
L xox
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