Reaching Beyond-
Embedded within our human DNA is a capacity and a desire to reach beyond. As I age now at 72 my striving and reaching is less frenetic and I hope more purposeful. Recently one of my daughters in law reached out to get some perspective on a personal matter. I was completely flattered for as much as we might hope our children benefit from our experience, like most elders it is more the stuff of movie scripts rather than real life.
REACHING OUT is such an important and cherished part of life and that conversation with her reinforced its richness.
REACHING INWARD also has become a treasured pathway in life. The moments of introspection and solitude in music, prayer, writing, photography and reflection are humbling and healing.
REACHING FORWARD also is inspiring to me. I love every single crumb of life and for one I am not eager for the promised land. Future travel, time with my partner, family, friends, a well prepared meal, a rich cup of coffee , all precious!
REACHING BEYOND realistically has become a part of life. Planning for and even imagining a world I am no longer part of, is a realism all its own. One acknowledges the world and loved ones doing and being fine with hopefully a kind memory of our time together. We are all tiny fragments in a cosmic mystery of becoming more. But even a small spark can be a catalyst for hope.