Two very elderly ladies passed away recently. Both were in their 90s. Both lived life fully.
Both were indirectly associated to me through familiar family around me.
The first one who died, had become senile for a few years now but she was still strong and mobile. This lady had one daughter and son-in-law who looked after her very well in their home until the end of her days. They had the patience, strength and the perseverence despite their own aging issues, both are into their 60s, both are soft spoken and lovely people. They gave her their all eventhough God had not blessed them with children of their own.
The second lady passed away just over this last weekend. I only met her at the wedding of her granddaughter just the weekend before that. She was so frail looking, sitting in a wheel chair yet full of life, smiling and chatting away. After the wedding couple did their first dance, they invited guests to the dance floor and she hobbled out of her chair holding on to the arm of one of her sons and did a short jig with the couple with her little bit of strength. I thought then how marvellous for her and the bride - what a sporting old lady.
So I was saddened and quite shocked to hear what happened. She was also blessed.
Many of her relatives, siblings were bound back to where ever they had come from - the Middle East, US, Australia and UK but most were held back because of the volcanic ash. Even the new bride(granddaughter) and groom, were still 'stuck' here and so she had her loved ones with her to take that final journey with.
Inspiring I think, we should not dwell on age or size or aches or on our limitations too much, just live fully and do and
we will.
Life is only as long as you live it.
Be Happy, Be Strong, Live Life. I write for the love of it; helps me think clearer and somehow it also gives me strength. it's been healing, it's been a journey; it's about me, being a mom, persons who mean much to me, memories, discoveries, where life has taken me and where I hope it will head. I am moving forward, I'm happier today (1 May 2012)
Apr 27, 2010
Apr 21, 2010
Hope for Life .. from Victor Frankl
Words to ponder....
The meaning of life ....' it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us'...
'Life ultimately means taking responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual.'
'Every situation is distinquished by its uniqueness, and there is always only one right answer to the problem posed by the situation at hand.'
This true story is a truly inspiring read and offers much hope for man.
The meaning of life ....' it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us'...
'Life ultimately means taking responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual.'
'Every situation is distinquished by its uniqueness, and there is always only one right answer to the problem posed by the situation at hand.'
The answer lies in right action, and right conduct. Man must have a 'why' and that will determine his 'how.
Apr 15, 2010
Altruism ... is it dead?
Can anyone be truly altruistic? Me thinks, it is impossible.
It is defined as selfless concern for the welfare of others.
A lady on the train gives up her seat to the pregnant one. She didn't do it spontaneously, she did it because 3 pairs of eyes were boring into her and I think that made her uncomfortable.
There are times when I think that I would rather not sit at all, 'just let someone else have it'. That's not being altruistic, I 'm just avoiding the hassle of relaxing and then having to give it up to someone.
Is it possible in this day and age to be kind for kindness sake. Morality and courtesy are preached as correct and appropriate behaviour. Is there an expectation of future returns as they say 'one good turn deserves another'. We constantly seem to look ahead.
When I buy someone a cup of tea, do they feel obliged, do I expect them to feel obliged?
When someone buys me a cup of tea, I do feel obliged. Can I forget it, and treat it as an altruistic offer ?.
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