Another beautiful sunrise where leafless trees look like fireworks, silhouetted. The sun rising across wet red-tiled roofs, and the tree out front starting to lose it’s leaves now. The frost of yesterday has given way to rain, and the air is milder. Worms fall asleep under the surface of the soil. Seagulls swoop through air currents high in the sky, while wood pigeons and magpies rest on rooftops. Soon, people along the road who have children, will be filling their windows with festive images made of coloured tissue paper, lit up by lamplights behind, and others will string lights through their hedges. As evening draws in, and skies turn dark, our road will become a Christmas wonderland. I’ve been thinking about how much has happened since last Christmas, in the world and in my own life; perhaps in yours.
There is a professor in New York who refers to people with dementia as the deeply forgetful. Such an empathic way to think about our loved ones with a humanity and insight that is often forgotten.
Beautiful and much needed share, Lucy. Calls to mind this line from Norman Fischer: "Humility and kindness are good flashlights for illuminating the path of ethical conduct.” (From Taking Our Places: The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up)
Thank you Lucy. My husband is 16 years older than me and has mild dementia. There are so many unknowns, unpredictable behaviors, and the ground is shaky. I’ve found I can tend to try to control and keep things like they used to be as a way of coping. It can backfire because we are not the same people we used to be. I will remember your words as I go about my days and spend more time just being together. Wise words❤️
I had tears in my eyes as I read your post, Lucy. It is so poignant, shines with the authenticity of your being. I’m so grateful you wrote about it. Wishing you so much strength, light and love.
There is a professor in New York who refers to people with dementia as the deeply forgetful. Such an empathic way to think about our loved ones with a humanity and insight that is often forgotten.
Beautiful and much needed share, Lucy. Calls to mind this line from Norman Fischer: "Humility and kindness are good flashlights for illuminating the path of ethical conduct.” (From Taking Our Places: The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up)
This is a beautiful, brave & inspiring post, Lucy. I’m so glad you put it out. You have a precious gift. ❤️ x
Thank you Lucy. My husband is 16 years older than me and has mild dementia. There are so many unknowns, unpredictable behaviors, and the ground is shaky. I’ve found I can tend to try to control and keep things like they used to be as a way of coping. It can backfire because we are not the same people we used to be. I will remember your words as I go about my days and spend more time just being together. Wise words❤️
A lovely thoughtful post full of perspectives that may not feel familiar but invite self-reflection.
I had tears in my eyes as I read your post, Lucy. It is so poignant, shines with the authenticity of your being. I’m so grateful you wrote about it. Wishing you so much strength, light and love.