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Forward Passing |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Forward Passing We’ve had a lot of passing of lives lately, most of them family, some not. We spend time going to and from lovely cemeteries, casting shadows on a last instant with each passing of family or friend, honoring his or her story. Some say we’re coming into our time, where going to and/or from the passing is a time when we begin planning our own funeral becomes a function of life. For a blink I wish to be young again where I don’t have to think about my children worrying over such moments. So, we plan. We organize. Reorganize. As days seamlessly wind down with times being what they are, we find ourselves pausing with momentary memories that regenerate better times possibly finding ourselves hoping to plant, like manure, those worst times, that they might grow a better garden. Well, at least I know one of us does that, even if it is a thought spread about silently, dust to dust. And every time I think like this, I find myself wishing I could have gifted you a better life. © KRJ 5 Nov 2009 |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Sunshine, I am printing this out right now and taking it to my Mom to read. This is spelendid and I think she will appreciate even more than I do. I think a mother knows this - more than I will with no children. But, I still feel it and identify. And, I think this is a keeper for sure. Love, Alison |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Beautiful and thoughtful work here, Sunshine. Fits my philosophy very well. We all, with the wisdom of years, hope that the seeds we planted will turn into something wonderful. Just a little bittersweet, which is as it should be. Thank you for a thoughtful write. Namaste Jim "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I know of this..too well...yes, it is raining here as well..souls and an occasional tear. Wishing you the best... |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Alison, Thank you for passing this forward. I recall a time when my mother asked me to help her make decisions - some of the family members didn't realize I wasn't helping her for me, but for them. Walk softly, carry a big  .Jim, Yes, our ages do start to show our philosophy, even if we aren't always vocal about it.  Bittersweet fit the moment, so I'm glad you felt that. Believe me, I thought twice and more about posting this.Magnus, do know that my prayers are with you and yours. As you might know, I'm getting familiar with a bout of various and hidden cemetaries among our countryside. Even the cows and bulls greated us just the other day. The chosen one would have grinned, though...he liked the spot.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Sunshine, This paints a picture of life in the relaxed lane, and that’s a good thing. We can’t make plans for passing here. The price of funerals changes too fast over just a few years. Love Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Karilea, you write of this topic with your usual touch of elegance and sensitivity. It's something we can't ignore no doubt. Cemeteries exercise a strange attraction or a feeling of refusal, according to our mood, I think. Seeing what people do here in Italy, building chapels for their families, I see that as an exaggeration and I would rather keep the ashes of beloved ones at home within a plant of roses or such ... I would keep it simple, but with an ongoing connection with the souls that have left ... Thank you for this. I visit my Mother's grave in Switzerland often thanks to Google Earth, imagine! That is a lovely Swiss cemetery where there are very strict rules, the graves must not outdo each other, but must be attended to regularly ... and I approve of this. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Beautiful and wise poem, Karilea. Ida |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Decisions made now are a gift for later... one more act of love. *S* Well done! *S* |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Karilea, you certainly have the right attitude. It is something we all have to face. When Norma and I retired in 1997 we paid for our Funerals so that when the time comes our family will be completely free of that burden. Another thing that is worth noting is the rising cost of funerals these days. A very thoughtful post my dear, love, Lindsay |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This one is a total keeper. The way you write with your heart, your wisdom and that poetic pen that has been given to you at birth is charming and elegant. This one is one of your finest, Sunshine! ARCTIC WIND |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bobby, your comment is right on target...it's all about growing old gracefully, accepting what is, and what will someday be. Thank you for your comment! Margherita, a number of decades ago the settlers would put up small fences around the sites of their deceased, in order to keep cattle from pushing over the headstones. Some years ago, our cemetary requested that such "inside fences" within the now fenced in cemetary be taken down. We did, but kept the gate, which now resides in our backyard, keeping the climbing roses at bay. Vandana, thank you for your eyes.  Ida, bless your heart. Ruth...exactly what you said, gal. Thank you. Yes, Lindsay, dying isn't cheap. But I'm leaning toward cremation, and hope to be let free to fly with the wind under the sun, and mingle with the rain when it's time. Maybe my dust will find Australia. AW, you always bless me with your eyes, and your grace. Thank you so much! James, thank you. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....You have expressed this feeling of mortality so well...I've known it myself a time or two and lately I've been getting lovely letters from mortuaries telling me it's time to make my choices. I say, not yet. :hug: |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So do I, Sissie. It's not yet time for us to make all the plans, but it is convenient for us to tell those who love us what some of our plans might entail. As I've shared with others before, maybe not here, is when I first met my future second MIL, and she introduced me to the spot where I would reside for eternity. I will never forget that moment, nor her smile of welcome into the family. Her way of acceptance was one that endeared me to her forever.Plans can be made, not only for the passing, but once done, we can then dance the rest of our life without worry! |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Forward Passing, gentle smile, said nicely, but the heart remembers always, and I think, also, that being spread on the wind to blow across the grasses is more fitting for a free spirit. Plan for the future but always remember the past |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The understanding and acceptance of the impermanence of life seems to take a lifetime to acknowledge. We are all 'dust' in the wind, destined to become part of the cosmic unity of One. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The heart remembers more than most would think, Logan, and I truly believe it is passed on to the spirit. Thank you so much for your visit, hope to see more of you soon. Kacy, you are so true in your thoughts; and that is why I am declining to be buried but to be lifted up nearly immediately upon my passing after gifts. If a stone needs to be put up that I once lived a good life, than that shall be as it is. But first my body will go to any store that needs parts, study, whatever. After that, cremation. After that, hopefully, my daughter will scatter me among the winds of Kansas, or California [also known for some terrific winds...] but hopefully I shall not provide anything else but a gleam near a star. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I concur with all the fine comments before mine. ~ A moving piece of contemplative and reflective writing, dear One with Sun.  God bless! Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, Linda. Contemplative and reflective was exactly where I was coming from. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
good thoughts though I prefer not to feel so wise if the tradeoff is getting older...i kind of prefer feeling young and dumb, which i am |
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