As I've mentioned before, I have been dealing with different forms of loss recently.
I have had some personal transitions that feel like a loss. I lost my job with no advance notice (I have since found another). Currently, wildfires are sweeping my region. Earlier in the week, fires ravaged one of my favorite towns, a place that I have come to see as a refuge. Yesterday, fires near my office prompted an office closure. Today, I am on alert that high winds could pick up an ember and start a fi...
As I’ve mentioned before, I have been dealing with different forms of loss recently.
I have had some personal transitions that feel like a loss. I lost my job with no advance notice (I have since found another). Currently, wildfires are sweeping my region. Earlier in the week, fires ravaged one of my favorite towns, a place that I have come to see as a refuge. Yesterday, fires near my office prompted an office closure. Today, I am on alert that high winds could pick up an ember and start a fire close to my home.
With all of that, however, I find this question difficult to answer because I still have so much to lose. Both of my parents are still alive and available for me. My partner brings me so much joy and comfort, as does our pet cat. I have a safe (more or less), comfortable place to live. I have a wonderful network of friends
I also have tremendous freedom to do what I want when I want. I have the ability to make people laugh, which I treasure so much. I also have the opportunity to perform and create.
How could I pick one thing I would miss the most? I have so much but can still feel empty. I saw a quote from A.A. Milne the other day, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
I have been hearing about those terrible fires on the radio and have been wondering if any of you on the web site were involved.. The sheer terror of the uncertainty of the fire’s path. My radio has just told me that 200.000 houses have been destroyed. God be with you all and keep you safe.Your quote from A.A. Milne brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you. I don't know the full scope of the damage. It is really an extraordinary experience because this massive destruction is taking place around me, but my exposure to it is limited. I have seen photos of the fires, but my experience of it is just some smoke in the air.
As I said, my office was closed in the middle of the week. When I returned, people were speaking about the fires and dealing with some of the ramifications, but we didn't have a group processing or acknowledgment. It was...
Thank you. I don’t know the full scope of the damage. It is really an extraordinary experience because this massive destruction is taking place around me, but my exposure to it is limited. I have seen photos of the fires, but my experience of it is just some smoke in the air.
As I said, my office was closed in the middle of the week. When I returned, people were speaking about the fires and dealing with some of the ramifications, but we didn’t have a group processing or acknowledgment. It was like business as usual, which is so bizarre to me. The sun is back in the sky, businesses are open, and buses are running. It is both reassuring and disconcerting.
That is the amazing thing about humans. Their ability to get on with things and bring everything back to ‘normal’ as soon as possible and be there for each other.
Oh, what a strange mix of emotions it must be, as you say reassuring and disconcerting. I, like you, would very much want/need to process as a group. It seems to me that such a ‘coming together’ is the only good that can come of these natural/man-made disasters. It seems the only clear-eyed way forward. I’m grateful you are okay and that are sharing your experience on this site. Here’s to you, to me, to all of us being the change we want to see in the world.
My beloved husband Stanley my family my children my grandchild my mind … A priest to serve the sacraments, a church, clean water, clean air to breathe.
Reflecting about this daily question, I remembered the movie “Meet Joe Black”. In the end of the movie Antony Hopkins says how is difficult leave and say good bye …
I believe I would miss everything in my life.
Yes, I did too. Wrote a comment but couldn’t submit. I thought it was just due to my very slow internet connection. Then I pasted it into my private journal but it’s not there now. Ah, well. I look upon it as the universe encouraging me to practice non-attachment.
The list is long, but I am just getting started with this practice, so I will pick the first thing that comes to mind. I would miss my excellent health. Today is my 61st birthday, and I am just about to leave for Crossfit class. I’m not very good at it, but at this age I am grateful to be able to attempt it.
Laura, welcome to this wonderful website! Good for you going to Crossfit class! Happy birthday! I am 64 and honestly love getting older. I hope you do, also.
Peace and blessings.????
Always learning, how nice to hear your brother is a Godsend to you. I hope your dialysis treatments are going as well as possible and you are feeling ok. Blessings to you.????
Well, if I was no longer here, meaning I was no longer alive, I wouldn’t be missing anything because I’d be dead. Thus far, I am grateful to be listed among the here and now to experience all that life has to offer.
Birdsong. What if Rachel Carson had not written “Silent Spring” and so many people had not listened? Bees….
ps there is such a lovely video, “Holy Bee” you can watch right here on this site.
The firsst thing that came into my mind was trees.
Ah, what a gift to us are trees.
My incredible teenage son ♥️
As I've mentioned before, I have been dealing with different forms of loss recently.
I have had some personal transitions that feel like a loss. I lost my job with no advance notice (I have since found another). Currently, wildfires are sweeping my region. Earlier in the week, fires ravaged one of my favorite towns, a place that I have come to see as a refuge. Yesterday, fires near my office prompted an office closure. Today, I am on alert that high winds could pick up an ember and start a fi...
As I’ve mentioned before, I have been dealing with different forms of loss recently.
I have had some personal transitions that feel like a loss. I lost my job with no advance notice (I have since found another). Currently, wildfires are sweeping my region. Earlier in the week, fires ravaged one of my favorite towns, a place that I have come to see as a refuge. Yesterday, fires near my office prompted an office closure. Today, I am on alert that high winds could pick up an ember and start a fire close to my home.
With all of that, however, I find this question difficult to answer because I still have so much to lose. Both of my parents are still alive and available for me. My partner brings me so much joy and comfort, as does our pet cat. I have a safe (more or less), comfortable place to live. I have a wonderful network of friends
I also have tremendous freedom to do what I want when I want. I have the ability to make people laugh, which I treasure so much. I also have the opportunity to perform and create.
How could I pick one thing I would miss the most? I have so much but can still feel empty. I saw a quote from A.A. Milne the other day, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
You and your community I will keep in my heart these next days. I will light a candle for you here.
I have been hearing about those terrible fires on the radio and have been wondering if any of you on the web site were involved.. The sheer terror of the uncertainty of the fire’s path. My radio has just told me that 200.000 houses have been destroyed. God be with you all and keep you safe.Your quote from A.A. Milne brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you. I don't know the full scope of the damage. It is really an extraordinary experience because this massive destruction is taking place around me, but my exposure to it is limited. I have seen photos of the fires, but my experience of it is just some smoke in the air.
As I said, my office was closed in the middle of the week. When I returned, people were speaking about the fires and dealing with some of the ramifications, but we didn't have a group processing or acknowledgment. It was...
Thank you. I don’t know the full scope of the damage. It is really an extraordinary experience because this massive destruction is taking place around me, but my exposure to it is limited. I have seen photos of the fires, but my experience of it is just some smoke in the air.
As I said, my office was closed in the middle of the week. When I returned, people were speaking about the fires and dealing with some of the ramifications, but we didn’t have a group processing or acknowledgment. It was like business as usual, which is so bizarre to me. The sun is back in the sky, businesses are open, and buses are running. It is both reassuring and disconcerting.
That is the amazing thing about humans. Their ability to get on with things and bring everything back to ‘normal’ as soon as possible and be there for each other.
Oh, what a strange mix of emotions it must be, as you say reassuring and disconcerting. I, like you, would very much want/need to process as a group. It seems to me that such a ‘coming together’ is the only good that can come of these natural/man-made disasters. It seems the only clear-eyed way forward. I’m grateful you are okay and that are sharing your experience on this site. Here’s to you, to me, to all of us being the change we want to see in the world.
My beloved husband Stanley my family my children my grandchild my mind … A priest to serve the sacraments, a church, clean water, clean air to breathe.
love, laughter, light and music
May your day be filled with these blessings.
La tranquilidad de mi ciudad, mi vista y oido, mi familia, mis amigos, mis perros
Wow, that list would be quite long…..but one thing that would be at or near the top: I’d miss the sound of laughter (both other people’s and my own).
My loved ones. My sight and hearing.
Reflecting about this daily question, I remembered the movie “Meet Joe Black”. In the end of the movie Antony Hopkins says how is difficult leave and say good bye …
I believe I would miss everything in my life.
Did anyone else get TWO Daily Questions today?
Yes, I did too. Wrote a comment but couldn’t submit. I thought it was just due to my very slow internet connection. Then I pasted it into my private journal but it’s not there now. Ah, well. I look upon it as the universe encouraging me to practice non-attachment.
Gone from my screen too.and even from My Profile
Yes I did! I answered the first one and now it’s gone.
I certainly hope Kevin is right…..that we do not “miss” life after it is gone.
I would miss love if it were no longer here, but thankfully that’s not possible.
I’m grateful for love its always here.
Thanks Antoinette for expressing that thought. I was struggling to find it but could not. All I could think of was trees.
This website.
Deb, I would miss this website also!!! It is wonderful, so uplifting and inspiring!!!
Have a good day!!!????
The list is long, but I am just getting started with this practice, so I will pick the first thing that comes to mind. I would miss my excellent health. Today is my 61st birthday, and I am just about to leave for Crossfit class. I’m not very good at it, but at this age I am grateful to be able to attempt it.
Laura, welcome to this wonderful website! Good for you going to Crossfit class! Happy birthday! I am 64 and honestly love getting older. I hope you do, also.
Peace and blessings.????
I do love it Sheila! I didn’t expect to! Thanks so much. Blessings.
welcome Laura! Good for you and I agree that health is super important! Once again I would say I’m grateful for life!
If “it” was no longer here… my faith.
If “they” were no longer here… my brother, he has been a Godsend to me in so many ways.
Always learning, how nice to hear your brother is a Godsend to you. I hope your dialysis treatments are going as well as possible and you are feeling ok. Blessings to you.????
My family, democracy and my spiritual practice. There’s a long list but I will leave it at that for now.
What would I miss most if it was no longer here?
Any signs that Humanity was still capable of Rational thinking ( aka “Common sense” )
my family. the ability to communicate. the ability to create. love.
Well, if I was no longer here, meaning I was no longer alive, I wouldn’t be missing anything because I’d be dead. Thus far, I am grateful to be listed among the here and now to experience all that life has to offer.
I am laughing again with death talk here at the office
Thanks Kevin
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