I have now read this a few times. Each time I find a new reminder, that requires a pause. In that contemplation I discover new dimensions of being and of becoming. On this day, just a few days before July, I feel a new depth as for many years the first day of July was the beginning of true summer, and another school year. Only now along with knowing it will be the start of the 54th year of our learning community , I also sense the closeness of death. I realize that along with an abundance of gratitude, I have fears I need to face. Our GenMed event gives me new courage to face those fears, and to love beyond them. As Thich Nhat Hanh told us 'the next Buddha will be a sangha'. Thank you Julian and Hope your skill, kindness, attention to detail and unlimited love is a gift that will keep on living.
So much gratitude for your honesty here. I felt your fears and love when I was at Highland Lake Cove. Almost like that threshold hallway with the doorway at the end - and behind it - the great mystery. Death is not here yet - and with your extremely ALIVE life, I am honoured to be woven into it. And I can tell all in your orbit feel the same way Phil.
I have now read this a few times. Each time I find a new reminder, that requires a pause. In that contemplation I discover new dimensions of being and of becoming. On this day, just a few days before July, I feel a new depth as for many years the first day of July was the beginning of true summer, and another school year. Only now along with knowing it will be the start of the 54th year of our learning community , I also sense the closeness of death. I realize that along with an abundance of gratitude, I have fears I need to face. Our GenMed event gives me new courage to face those fears, and to love beyond them. As Thich Nhat Hanh told us 'the next Buddha will be a sangha'. Thank you Julian and Hope your skill, kindness, attention to detail and unlimited love is a gift that will keep on living.
So much gratitude for your honesty here. I felt your fears and love when I was at Highland Lake Cove. Almost like that threshold hallway with the doorway at the end - and behind it - the great mystery. Death is not here yet - and with your extremely ALIVE life, I am honoured to be woven into it. And I can tell all in your orbit feel the same way Phil.