The Cycle Of Life: Aging Parents" *

"The Cycle Of Life: Aging Parents"

by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM

"Dealing with an aging parent is part of the challenges and blessings that are part of the cycle of life. For most of us a natural part of the cycle of life is when our roles as children start to shift from that into caretaking roles where our parents are concerned. This can be as major moving a parent into a retirement facility, or coming to the realization that it’s necessary to check in with them more often than usual. Whatever the case, such a shift is momentous as it signals a time of confronting our own mortality as we confront that of our parents. In addition, it can bring up issues about how well they cared for us when we were young. We may also find ourselves consumed with fear at the thought of losing them, even if we’ve been on our own for a very long time.

Talking to other friends and family who are going through similar experiences can be a large source of support. They can help us look at both the unresolved past and the unfolding present, and we are free to talk only about ourselves. Sometimes we need the kind of undivided attention a friend can offer in order to deal with the material that comes up at this time of our lives.

In many ways, this time of life signals a rebirth as we examine our individual past, as well as our familial past. As our parents’ lives move toward completion, we are able to see what they did with their time on earth, what we have done so far with our time, and what we might want to do with the time we have left. These challenges and blessings are all part of the cycle of life."

- http://www.dailyom.com/

Be Here Now - Live Today *

You must understand the whole of life, 

Not just one little part of it.

That is why you must read, 

That is why you must look at the skies, 

That is why you must sing and dance,

And write poems

And suffer 

And understand,

For all that is life."
                           - Jiddu Krishnamurti

So, You Think You Have Freedom? Think Again! *

Atop the pyramid, the Rothschild family, with an estimated fortune of $500 trillion.

Masters of the Universe, indeed...

Considerations for a New Year *

DESIDERATA

(Latin for Things to be Desired)

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

 -- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --DESERTERATA

MSG -Harmful, like Poisonous Harmful *

 

This substance which, as you know, is added to almost everything packaged and every fast food burger or food out there, is poisonous to us in very subtle ways for some, major ways for many others. Most common result irregular heart beat.
Avoid it at all cost!

I thought MSG had been banned years ago; apparently not; it only got a few new names.

Think You're Seeing Stars? Think Again *

http://coyoteprime-runningcauseicantfly.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-look-to-heavens_28.html

This video is amazing and so beautiful.  Copy and paste the link above.  Enjoy!