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I attended a funeral today
for my 87 year old Great Aunt. The funeral home was packed body to
body, a rather large testimonial to this lovely woman's life .A proverbial gloom hung languid in the air, it was oppressive....sucking out the oxygen in the room. Distraught
mournful weeping was the background music.....one could actually hear
the aching of grief stricken hearts; from those left behind..I
Marveled at the nature of the "Beast" called life....... I sat there
watching and listening to the melancholy of others....and I began to
smile........
I am not a heartless soul devoid of emotion , I smiled because this
woman had led such a rich abundant life. She left a legacy of 5 children
and 12 grandchildren as her personal validation. She was generous of
herself, her heart always smiled, and the radiance illuminated her
face. There was NO unfinished business with my great aunt......She
lived her life with great joy and conviction , a truly beautiful soul.
We as individuals tend to measure our self worth on our financial statement .
We have lost the ability to truly see the significance of HOW we choose to live our life.
Personal gains do not matter, it is what you do with your life while here......that does. My Great Aunt
was a simple, joyful , compassionate and kind woman. She revered life, and never wasted a moment.
Since my return home, I had visited her numerous times, unfortunately
there was no recognition. I never got the opportunity to tell her
"thank-you" for being you......and I was unable to tell her goodbye.
Today, I did....and I know she heard me.....This is why I smiled......I
am certain that this woman is in a much better place than
before........and furthermore, she deserves to be.
Rest in Peace Goldie....you led an exemplary life.......and you enhanced those around you....
I'll be seeing you ........~~
for my 87 year old Great Aunt. The funeral home was packed body to
body, a rather large testimonial to this lovely woman's life .A proverbial gloom hung languid in the air, it was oppressive....sucking out the oxygen in the room. Distraught
mournful weeping was the background music.....one could actually hear
the aching of grief stricken hearts; from those left behind..I
Marveled at the nature of the "Beast" called life....... I sat there
watching and listening to the melancholy of others....and I began to
smile........
I am not a heartless soul devoid of emotion , I smiled because this
woman had led such a rich abundant life. She left a legacy of 5 children
and 12 grandchildren as her personal validation. She was generous of
herself, her heart always smiled, and the radiance illuminated her
face. There was NO unfinished business with my great aunt......She
lived her life with great joy and conviction , a truly beautiful soul.
We as individuals tend to measure our self worth on our financial statement .
We have lost the ability to truly see the significance of HOW we choose to live our life.
Personal gains do not matter, it is what you do with your life while here......that does. My Great Aunt
was a simple, joyful , compassionate and kind woman. She revered life, and never wasted a moment.
Since my return home, I had visited her numerous times, unfortunately
there was no recognition. I never got the opportunity to tell her
"thank-you" for being you......and I was unable to tell her goodbye.
Today, I did....and I know she heard me.....This is why I smiled......I
am certain that this woman is in a much better place than
before........and furthermore, she deserves to be.
Rest in Peace Goldie....you led an exemplary life.......and you enhanced those around you....
I'll be seeing you ........~~
