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Self and Sense

Illness has returned I felt it from the fatigue Ever ongoing and now constant And next week the doctors They want to see me to talk I am not afraid of dying Put pain that is something else And I will need to find a way To leave it and try not To frighten my family and friends Time is closing my husband You do not comprehend You will continue to be angry And wonder why I forget Simple things — I feel for you But I need to contact with Self and my Sense of the Divine And what the doctors say Connecting with what always comes Feeling the Reality and Wonder That happens all our days

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Date: 5/24/2022 10:51:00 AM
As I grow older, I am getting more used to the idea of dying, but when the time arrives I hope it will be as painless as possible. And yet, before that, I fear having to deal with dementia, Parkinson's, etc! Maybe dying young is not so bad after all! ~ Regards // paul
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Linda Milgate
Date: 6/7/2022 3:47:00 PM
Glad you have grown older brings a special insight. But agree with you about dealing with illness as you get older or ongoing serious illness, from what I have seen taking very good care of your self seems to help but dealing with serious illness we all need to figure this out so we can reduce suffering.
Date: 5/24/2022 1:32:00 AM
As we grow old we suffer. Meditation can help if you can meditate.
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Date: 5/22/2022 12:39:00 PM
a very absorbing walk within, one we all eventually face and you have drawn an excellent portrait....i wish you well on the journey and will pray for you....conquering pain is quite an ordeal and i have used mindfulness to temper mine....lots of advice on Youtube for mindfulness...blessings and thanks for the strength to share this
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Linda Milgate
Date: 5/22/2022 12:45:00 PM
meditate also have the Insight meditation group online also nearby but easier to get it online. Wednesday are nice at 6:30 they have some good people. They also have meditations online at different times. Take care and thank you for your thoughts.

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