Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Death is a reminder of the richness of life

Since my uncle's death I have been very aware of what a wonderful opportunity life is. Instead of worrying, getting resentful, feeling self-pity, I want to grab everything life has to offer. I feel more relaxed - I am letting go of my need to control people and events which is not an easy process when co-habitating with a teenager!

This weekend I am going on retreat. As part of my journey of making friends with death I will be writing a life review, as suggested by Stephen Levine in his book 'A Year To Live'. I have written many inventories, but surprisingly I have not completed an entire life review. I am looking forward to meeting myself.

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