In the Flow of Life and Death
Thoughtful Thursday
Today, I reflect deeply on the flow of life and death.
I received news today of the death of my cousin, Paul, who was close in age to my own age. Tears well up in my eyes as I imagine what his wife and children are feeling. Palpable are the emotions of the day my own husband died, even though it was over 20 years ago. Isn't it remarkable how we can recall these emotions with such clarity, even decades later?
There is no preparing for the weight of this type of loss, nor the enormity of the empathy we feel as we watch our children experience the death of a parent, or the loss of a sibling, or the parting of friends. In these moments, I apply a drop of Console essential oil blend over my heart.
Death is inevitable. And yet, this is only one part of the cycle of life and death.
What joy, on the other hand, when we welcome a new family member to our tribe!
Did you know, that my son and his wife welcomed their first child into this world on April 8th...which makes me a first-time grandma! The promises of future generations are renewed, and love continues to pour out on our children, as it did on us. Through the eyes of a child, we again see the wonder and awe of the world and hope is restored. A drop of Citrus Bliss essential oil blend in the diffuser celebrates the abundance of life.
Though my heart is heavy this evening, I find comfort in the grace-filled space between life and death, and I allow it to flow easily around me and through me.
Wishing you an abundance of grace to comfort you in all your days.