Passing Through and Passing On
My father passed away just over two weeks ago. I am working on a tribute article to post that will include spiritual insights and a recognition of all that happened during his holy death.
But for this brief posting I am hoping to convey to you the importance of living each day of your life to the fullest and to appreciate that we are but passing through before we pass on. We don't know how many days we will have in our lifetime; each one - each moment, truly - is precious. I would even say sacred.
When death comes I want to be ready. The only way to do that is to prepare by acknowledging that God has given me a beautiful gift. I have life! Despite the daily struggles, the challenges and the drama, this should not be underestimated.
What is life? That's a big question and a profound one. Do you contemplate it? Questions like that deserve to be "sat" with.
I'm grateful to be alive. I think my gratitude comes primarily from life experiences that taught me that my way was the wrong way. At one time my life was spinning out of control. I thought I was doing well. I was advancing in my career and had more money and prestige than ever before. But when that came crumbling down because of a "self imposed crisis" (you can read between the lines) my fall brought me emotionally and spiritually to my knees.
It has been many years later and the growth has been sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but always progressing.
My experience is like many others. Be alive and be joyful! Even though we are but passing through before we pass on we have much we can contribute to the dance of life.
But for this brief posting I am hoping to convey to you the importance of living each day of your life to the fullest and to appreciate that we are but passing through before we pass on. We don't know how many days we will have in our lifetime; each one - each moment, truly - is precious. I would even say sacred.
When death comes I want to be ready. The only way to do that is to prepare by acknowledging that God has given me a beautiful gift. I have life! Despite the daily struggles, the challenges and the drama, this should not be underestimated.
What is life? That's a big question and a profound one. Do you contemplate it? Questions like that deserve to be "sat" with.
I'm grateful to be alive. I think my gratitude comes primarily from life experiences that taught me that my way was the wrong way. At one time my life was spinning out of control. I thought I was doing well. I was advancing in my career and had more money and prestige than ever before. But when that came crumbling down because of a "self imposed crisis" (you can read between the lines) my fall brought me emotionally and spiritually to my knees.
It has been many years later and the growth has been sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but always progressing.
My experience is like many others. Be alive and be joyful! Even though we are but passing through before we pass on we have much we can contribute to the dance of life.
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