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I've never thought about "Death" dancing with me.
I have imagined it sitting across a little card table trying to stare me down.
I can't get that into a story yet.
posted by
majroj
on December 8, 2004 at 8:11 PM
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telynor and ginnieb, can I call you
both "my old friends?" I feel like you are. I feel like I've known you though we've never met.
posted by
Cynthia
on December 8, 2004 at 7:00 PM
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Beautiful post..
..we can be gone from here so quickly..it's something that as humans...we still can't really fathom...
posted by
ginnieb
on December 8, 2004 at 2:03 PM
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wow Cynthia, you have some very beautiful comments left for you!! remembering is a beautiful thing.
posted by
daisysface
on December 8, 2004 at 7:54 AM
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Yes. That was a hard lesson for me to learn, to live each day as it
is, rather than fretting about the past and future. Still tricky at times. I survived my bout with cancer, but I would not recommend it as a life-altering experience... Thank you for writing this entry, proves that we do need to stop and take a look at what really matters.
posted by
telynor
on December 8, 2004 at 7:39 AM
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Beachbelle and Majroj
your comments make the post worth writing, thanks.
posted by
Cynthia
on December 8, 2004 at 5:13 AM
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DivineDiva, I definitely agree
it's just that it is easy to forget that sentiment as we get bogged down with just "living".
posted by
Cynthia
on December 8, 2004 at 5:12 AM
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Mysteria, ditto
(we hardly see that any more)
posted by
Cynthia
on December 8, 2004 at 5:10 AM
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Justsouno, you are new to me
I do try to make use of my time. I'll check out your posts.
posted by
Cynthia
on December 8, 2004 at 5:08 AM
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Tapsel-T Thanks for reading
and thinking.
posted by
Cynthia
on December 8, 2004 at 5:07 AM
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I never could get the whole "Before their time" thing.
Some deaths are wrong.
I guess the "premature" thing is either a means of paying homage, or means of affixing blame or causation. It should mean, then, that one was concerned about the deceased, and never waved as a "bloody shirt" to elicit revenge.
posted by
majroj
on December 7, 2004 at 9:56 PM
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Cynthia
Some people die "before their time" even when old. Others are the living dead.
My aim every day is that me and those dear to me are in the former group and never to be part of the latter group.
posted by
beachbelle
on December 7, 2004 at 9:26 PM
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Cherish every moment
I agree we shouldn't dwell on death or restrict the things we want to do. Life is about taking risks and is best lived to the very fullest.
What I believe is essential though is to cherish what is important to us. Tell people you love them and hold your children a bit longer when you tuck them in at night. Cherish yourself too, do things that make you laugh until you cry, so when it is your time to go, you can say "that was some ride".
posted by
DivineDiva
on December 7, 2004 at 6:08 PM
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Cynthia
One of the greatest things I have ever come to know is a logical mind. Glad to have made your acquaintence
mysteria
posted by
mysteria
on December 7, 2004 at 4:36 PM
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Cynthia
I think that we can ponder too much on death. With young children, I know my mind can sometimes be clouded with worries and "what-if's" sometimes to the point that it spoils the 'now'. We must treasure each and every moment and create as many lasting memories as we can. I regret the happy times I've lost forever because I've been consumed with morbid thoughts and worries. It is not so much fear for myself.....but the thought of my children without me that scares me the most. Especially on cloudy wet days like today, I have to consciously get myself into positive mode and make the most of what I have right here, right now....and I am so thankful for the wonderful memories of those I love who have passed. They are always with me because of those special images imprinted forever on my mind.
I loved your thought provoking post.....now I must go and play some games with my children before they tear each other apart! Aaah...holidays...you've got to love them!
posted by
suomynona
on December 7, 2004 at 4:20 PM
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Cynthia
I can see your world is very fast paced. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on December 7, 2004 at 4:04 PM
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Cynthia - definitely a post that makes one stop and think.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 7, 2004 at 3:52 PM
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