I really enjoyed reading your post, @roleerob. So many reflections! At the later stages of our lives it’s easier and easier to understand why many people believe in reincarnation. I’m not opposed to it. I’m fully willing to entertain the idea. And I wouldn’t even be shocked if it turned out there was evidence that it’s true. But I also think we need devices that help us face our mortality.
I personally think the best way to manage these different thoughts of loss and grief over our lives, while we are in fact still here, is to live in the moment. It is really the only thing we have a certain amount of control over. And here we are. Right here and now. When there are people we care about nearby, phone calls to make and recipes to look look up on the internet so that the very next moment, too, will be an enjoyable one — planning a meal or talking to someone we love.
Well, thank you for stopping by and letting me know you enjoyed it @jayna. I appreciate that.
We agree on this ...
... as we have no guarantee there will be a tomorrow. People with whom we can share our lives today, always plenty to do to keep us productive, and simple things all around us with which we can be content.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspectives on this topic and adding value to this post! 😊