I watched a drama last night where a character I have followed for ages, died. The hospital drama Holby City, explored the nature of death and how we approach it in an exceptionally deep and thoughtful way.
I cried my eyes out when Arthur Digby died, but I was also filled with a fierce joy. I am going to die. What can be more awful than that? So if I keep in mind that I am going to die, all the other anxieties in my life fade to their proper perspective. As Arthur said, “I'm going to die, I don't need to worry any more.”
I am going to die and this fact makes me want to live. Live intensely, live with no regrets, live as fully as I can. It makes me so happy that I have already seized the day. Yes, it is probable I will run out of money. Yes, I am alone and there is every likelihood I will die alone. Yes, I am not achieving anything that the modern world values. But I am going to die, so Carpe Diem and let's go boating!
Thought provoking. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your encouragement Lynda
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ReplyDeleteI cried too and your thoughts reflect why I gave up work to go boating. It's no good waiting to live your life. I was lucky enough to meet my soul mate when I'd given up hope of finding love. We're not wealthy but every day is rich beyond money.
ReplyDeleteLovely Linda. So pleased for you
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written - AND in a font size I can read ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right... you are pretty much already doing what we intend to do - our ducks are not quite lined up yet and we WILL run out of money but as 'young' folk, living with incurable conditions, we're taking the "oh **ck it approach" and what better way than in a community that embraces such a wide church?
With love,
Mark