I started this blog on November 20th with the goal of getting to full, whole and complete by being inspired and inpsiring to others.
Here we are six months later, and I'm delighted to tell you last best experiences that will close out this blog, as its personal goal has been met.
A former colleage I met over lunch a couple weeks back commented afterwards that I was a completely different picture of who I was / who she knew. I was happier and more aware and calm. What I took away from that, and others with similar observations, was that focusing on others and other things - the essence of spirituality - is what opens your mind and frees your soul.
And then this week, I buried my mother; stricken with a debilitating 6-year battle with vascular dementia / Alzheimer. It was a blessing. My last memory was taking her to the annual BBQ at the home, feeding her a big lunch, watching a balladeer sing Johnny Cash's "I Walk The Line", and witnessing an ear-to-ear smile, laugh and what appeared to be tears of sheer joy at being a part of it.
It's only fitting with such two very special oooos and ahhs, that the need to seek random acts of kindness and a generous spirit is no more. I am of that.
As a started this blog with a pic "that started it all", I end with one that draws me to conclude there is joy in human failure, there are lessons to learn, with spirituality wakened in me. There is deep meaning and core purpose in my life, and a tremendous sense of joy and contentment. I am experiencing more of what I want in my life, and less of what I don't want.
A new chapter unfolds.
Goodbye Mom, I will love you now, forever and always.
