TAKING A POSITION ON TRANSITION .....(DEATH)

As strange as it may seem our position on passing also known as dying is not in line with most people. As a consequence, our position on how to live has changed also. This entry is about moribund or physically expiring into what is commonly viewed as death. Through observing the people plants and animals that have expired before us, We have vividly experienced all 7 stages of the grief cycle. The feelings experienced before, during and after these transitions, though seemingly instinctive, are still being learned. It is natural for a drastic change or absence to have a profound impact upon those connected to it. Contrary to typical feelings, we've chosen primarily to embrace only pleasant memories that bring joy and comfort.  Everyone leaves some kind of mark (memory) in history. This happens by default regardless of choice.  Knowing that we leave a mark, gives us the ability to determine what that mark is. This is not easy to do especially in light of the practices of the culture we live in. Yet these situations help us to live our lives to the fullest. Whenever someone or something transitions before we do, we should remind ourselves to get the most out of even that event. Even in the saddest moments, the ones that traditionally cause grief, we can gain a fresh perspective and greater appreciation for our present lives. Now when someone passes we can thank them for whatever their life added to ours. Regardless of our relationship with them, we elect to embrace their effect on us positively. It is so empowering to be able to define the affect of their role in our lives beneficially. In those moments of sobriety we can embrace the clarity that appears during that time through embracing the thankfulness for every life that coincides with ours.

This is a poem we composed celebrating the lives of  loved ones past and present.

Though we're not ready to say goodbye.
It's hard to say no need to cry.
We'll be OK as time goes by.
For now our hearts may have to sigh.

At times what's said is not what's meant.
We'll miss them at the next event.
Let's celebrate the times we've spent.
All life's a gift  that's heaven sent.

Titanic thoughts as life goes on.
We've see your dusk & lived your dawn.
We'll keep that joy when life is born.
Although right now our spirits mourn.

And now we have your legacy.
That speaks of you but talks to we.
So at this time we plainly see.
We'll choose to hold fond memories.

Your place inside our hearts is pure.
There is a shrine within for sure.
Your memories are sorrow's cure.
While in our dreams your love endures

If you could speak or just pass by.
We'd measure time before it flies.
I'm sure we'd both see eye to eye.
​Though we weren't ready to say goodbye.