My mother passed approximately two weeks ago. My father passed two years ago this month. While I was not present at my father’s passing, I was there for my mother, to witness her leaving this realm of existence. It was a very powerful experience and one that can teach me even in her leaving.
What I became present to, something that my mother and I discussed after my dad passed, was that we do not take anything with us when we pass. Mom’s comment was that my dad did not even take his pajamas with him. Like my father, mom too took nothing physical with her. I hope she took my love though.
Given that I too will eventually pass, I must stay present to what is important and also the fact that I will take nothing with me as well. Everything that I have is on loan to me, I am merely using it and borrowing it for a certain period of time. We own nothing, we keep nothing, we merely use things. Many people believe that opposite from this fundational belief. From this I get that what is important is my relationship to others and myself. Being of service to others and taking care of myself in the best way possible is what is truly important. It is from this conversation that we can put life in perspective.
