Members Larry W. Posted July 28, 2020 Members Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 The day that my sweet wife passed into God's Hands changed me - as just a person and a simple man, into much more of a spiritual entity. I've now 'taken to heart' something I knew, but, until that day, did not truly accept; i.e., "That Each Day Is A Gift From God - That Is Why It Is Called 'The Present! As the Chinese Philosopher Lao-Tzu said, "IF you are sad and depressed, you are living in the past. IF you are worried or anxious, you are living in the future. IF you have joy in your heart and can experience pleasure, you are living in the present." And, in that regard, if I may, I'd like to show the lyrics to a Van Morrison song called, "These Are The Days." For anyone who may want to avoid future regrets, I strongly recommend taking the following under consideration ... "These Are The Days" These are the days of the endless summer These are the days, the time is now There is no past, there's only future There's only here, there's only now Oh your smiling face, your gracious presence The fires of spring are kindling bright Oh the radiant heart and the song of glory Crying freedom in the night These are the days by the sparkling river His timely grace and our treasured find This is the love of the one magician Turned the water into wine These are days of the endless dancing and the Long walks on the summer night These are the days of the true romancing When I'm holding you oh, so tight These are the days by the sparkling river His timely grace and our treasured find This is the love of the one great magician Turned water into wine These are the days now that we must savour And we must enjoy as we can These are the days that will last forever You've got to hold them in your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted July 29, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Larry W. said: "IF you are sad and depressed, you are living in the past. IF you are worried or anxious, you are living in the future. IF you have joy in your heart and can experience pleasure, you are living in the present." Oh so true, I have felt that myself. Thank you for sharing this poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MODArtemis2019 Posted July 30, 2020 Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Thank you for sharing this. I have also felt the importance of the present more than ever since my husband passed away. Being conscious in the present moment is also a way for bereaved people to get back in touch with joy, such as being with a beloved pet or waking to the sunrise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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