Thank you, Nancy, for sharing this. It takes a lot of fortitude and a lot of practice to live in the present, I believe. But I have also experienced the pain and folly of trying to live in the past or the future. The present is where we find the joy, even when it hurts.
I've never easily found my way walking solely in the present, but I am learning to put one foot in front of the other...soulfully...thanks to reminders from thoughtful people like you.
Your spirit guide…I love how Sheila has become this. And identify so strongly with it too. I feel as if Dom anchors me now…which is weird because losing him felt so destabilising at first. Our child came from us and never actually leaves is how I see it now. A lovely post Nancy 🥰
Nancy, thank you for sharing this beautiful reflection and the wisdom learned from your daughter. When my son was critically ill for many years I learned the importance of presence, albeit difficult on many days. I’ve been blessed to see him regain his health and vowed to live a life of presence in gratitude for his healing.
Thank you, Nancy, for sharing this. It takes a lot of fortitude and a lot of practice to live in the present, I believe. But I have also experienced the pain and folly of trying to live in the past or the future. The present is where we find the joy, even when it hurts.
Yes! This is what I have discovered. The wild thing, is Sheila never had to discover this--she just lived it always.
I appreciate your thoughtful insight.
I've never easily found my way walking solely in the present, but I am learning to put one foot in front of the other...soulfully...thanks to reminders from thoughtful people like you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Living in the present is a lot easier said then done.
While Sheila was alive she was a constant and steady reminder and guide for living in the present. I have to work a lot harder at it since her death.
But step at a time...
Your spirit guide…I love how Sheila has become this. And identify so strongly with it too. I feel as if Dom anchors me now…which is weird because losing him felt so destabilising at first. Our child came from us and never actually leaves is how I see it now. A lovely post Nancy 🥰
Yes, this explanation works for me, Esther
Thank you for this beautiful, honest reflection on how to keep living and holding the precious memories forever in your heart.
Thank you, Nancy A
Nancy, thank you for sharing this beautiful reflection and the wisdom learned from your daughter. When my son was critically ill for many years I learned the importance of presence, albeit difficult on many days. I’ve been blessed to see him regain his health and vowed to live a life of presence in gratitude for his healing.
Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey. It is amazing what we can learn from our children. I'm glad your son is doing well now.