Lost the “love of my life” because he didn’t love me reciprocally. Memory, hearing, home, community, intimacy, mobility, health, financial independence, friends, family, jobs: gone in the last several years; some won’t return. Maintaining meditation practice and being less self-centered are key.
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Sounds like meditation might be the way.
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That’s great advice for all of us, that last line. Nice approach to the prompt! Thanks for joining us.
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Hi, Christine,
I appreciate your visit and support!
Thanks for visiting and commenting here. Best to you!
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..’to keep whatever you have, you have to give it away’… thought-provoking post, m;Lady, thank you for sharing it ..:)
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You are welcome, Seumas. Thanks for visiting and commenting here. Best to you!
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May be we lose because we expect a lot from our dear ones.
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Very likely!
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How sad.
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Yes, sometimes.
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