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Zora's avatar

Beautifully written Jennifer. It is so important for us not to isolate, especially in this day and age. This reminds me of a post I saw from a geriatric physician. During the lockdowns he started getting older patients coming and shockingly for some the diagnosis was starvation. They may have not been able to go out, or no one was looking in on them. Sometimes older folks don't have much hunger to cause them to eat. We may not know exactly what happens when we die, but we can live our life each day as richly and lovingly as possible.

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Shoshanah Dubiner's avatar

Leone, You are asking all the right questions. They have been asked by most of the great philosophers, spiritual seekers, religious leaders, and writers through the centuries. So you are in good company. You might enjoy reading Stephen Levine's book "Who Dies?" Most people want definitive answers to their questions. To live with uncertainty takes a certain amount of courage and humility. We may never be able to know what happens after the death of the body. But we do know that if we focus on practicing love, gratitude, compassion and helping others, our lives will take on new meaning and joy. Read also James Baraz' "Awakening Joy." I have a copy to loan you and to discuss with you if you want. Shoshanah in Ashland.

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