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Day 21: Honoring Human Life
Unless there are some aliens from Mars walking around disguised as humans, there is only one way onto earth and one way out.
We are born out of the womb of our mother, and as we exit life, we become stardust, whisked away into the eternal womb of the universe.
We find ourselves rejoicing in the birth of a new life, and grieving those we have lost.
However, if we take a deeper look - when a new life comes in, there is a death that occurs. The new first-time mother, who once was a carefree individual quickly recognizes that life will never be as it once was. There is an added layer of responsibility that one can never anticipate until the precious babe is here. In the same vein, the death of a loved one, can bring up memories of great joy, and deepen our sense of valuing life in a way we could not before; the reminder - that life should not be taken for granted.
To honor life is to surrender to the full spectrum of life and death in all it's different manifestations.
Every morning, as I wake up - I look around the room. I look at my son, and my husband - still soundly sleeping and smile. I feel my love for them fill the room, as I breathe in deeply the fresh air of a new day. Throughout the day, I appreciate the milestones Ali hits, and how beautiful early life is. As Ali and I take a walk to my mom's house, I whistle and he looks around with curiosity and glee. Once we get to grandma's, Ali giggles as grandma makes funny faces and bounces him on her lap.
Sometimes, Diego my stepdad is in the recliner, and sometimes he is in his bedroom sleeping. Whatever the case, I make it a point to sit with him and give love - by communicating, playing music and being present. Diego has terminal cancer and dementia. He has been cared for by my mom for the last few years, this is the reason she could not attend Nomi and I's wedding in Hawaii in 2016. In August 2018, Diego was put on in-home hospice and my nephew (who is 25), has been helping my mom care for Diego.
It's been a powerful process to watch, the three generations of my family, caring for loved ones. Nomi and I with Ali. My mom and Jesse with Diego. Ali will eventually gain his independence and no longer need the care we are giving him now. Diego will earn his wings, and no longer need for this physical world.
As the day winds down, and I get into my night rituals, I burn sage and walk around the house, honoring our ancestors and recount the moments that brought me joy throughout the day.
In my current life experience, honoring life is a conscious daily process - that begins when I wake and ends when I close my eyes. Five years ago, I would have not thought about life from either end of the spectrum, but just see it from where I was - at the height of singlehood, separated from my family and searching...
What was I searching for?
I was searching for a drop of awareness that would help ground me into a global citizen. I wanted to get out of my head, and find meaning.
Life gives us what we ask for and after deep introspection, I have come to honor life in a profound way. I am lucky to be here. I am so grateful to experience the highs and lows. I am growing, evolving and flourishing.
When we remember how delicate life is, our outlook changes, the decisions we make look different. When we honor life, we honor ourselves and those around us, those before us, and those that come after us.
Honoring life on a daily basis raises our vibration because we know how sacred it is, and we understand, how lucky we are to be here.
A prayer for those we lost.
A prayer for those we welcome into our families.
A prayer for us, that we may honor this beautiful life.
Question(s) to Ponder:
How do you honor life?
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Note: The original #100DayProject started on April 2nd 2019. This blog is a repost of the project which was originally shared on my personal Facebook and Instagram.
