I dreamed once after my paternal grandmother died that I met her on a beach. We walked hand in hand through the surf while seagulls cried and swooped, and she smiled a beaming smile at me. She assured me she was happy and that this was the place for her. She told me I would join her one day. I wasn't worried, I was relieved.
I used to not believe in anything. I used to think that once my lights were dimmed, I'd be history. But...I know that life is cyclic, and that with each turn we get another chance, it's just another phase. I've had several epiphanies in my day...hence my birthday on January 6th. :D
Friends of mine lost their best friend to suicide this week. I know they would give anything to have a chance to talk him out of this, if given the opportunity. If only they had a time machine. Don't get me wrong-it had NOTHING to do with them. But as loving as they are, I know they would intervene, sit him down, talk him out of it, if only they had that chance.
If you feel as though someone is in need of love, affection, caring-reach out and give it. The Beatles said it best, All You Need Is LOVE.
How very true. Let's put up with each other awhile, let's forgive our mistakes, let's mature enough to see that it is all water under the bridge, let bygones be just that, by gone. If we have but this one life, nothing is so important but to love each other, support each other and get through another day.
Okay-so would you please light a candle for everyone involved? Say a mantra/prayer/affirmation for them? And while you are at it count your blessings. For even the shittiest circumstances can be overcome with a little help from your friends.
Love you all, just so you know.
xo
p.s. Back to our regularly scheduled blog content next post. Life gets in the way of blogging sometimes. :D
