spirit continued to shine
through the pain.
Each and every one of us
will die someday. There is no
getting around it. We pretend
that it won’t happen, at least
not for a long time. But in truth
it will happen, we just don’t
know when. The reality of life
and the reality of death are
always moving hand in hand.
It is at these times that I find
myself examining and reliving
moments that, though silent,
were deeply meaningful.
Like the time I drove my
brother to yet another
treatment at the infusion
center, and the entire way we
held hands, his grip saying
all that his words could not
convey. He was my brother. He
was my friend. He dreamed
dreams beyond what most
could fathom, and he worked
tirelessly to attempt to bring
those dreams to fruition. He
did not accomplish that task,
but he never stopped trying.
This past week, my dear
and treasured brother, John,
passed away. Surrounded by
family and friends, his ever
present smile and gentle wit
brought a “new-ness” to his
kindness, a genuineness that
was pure and gentle, loving
and thoughtful. He was ready,
preparing to go even as his
When in excess of four
hundred people paid their
respects, we learned of the
many ways in which our
brother touched the lives of
others. And that woul d have
made him smile, his broad,
whole face smile that could
light up a room.
Death brings us in a new
direction as we learn to
navigate life without our
loved one by our side. And
death brings about a new
understanding of the clear
and certain knowing: this life
is incredibly precious and how
and what we do matters. Our
matter matters here, and all
that we do to bring goodness
into our world adds value to life.
Moving forward in a new
direction, with clarity of mind
and heart, can open the doors
of opportunity in all that you
encounter. Nothing happens
by chance, and everything has
meaning. Like it or not, you
and I each have something
valuable to contribute, if we
only choose to do so. Finding
ourselves moving forward
in a new direction, we can
choose to joyfully live each
and every day, regardless
of what we encounter. To
the best of your ability: live
joyfully, leave no one in a wake
of unkindness, and always
become increasingly aware
that you too contribute to the
whole. Each day is worth it.
Each relationship has value.
Let’s live life to the fullest; it is
well worth the effort.
Elaine Grohman is a
speaker, author, energy
healer and angel
reader. She has a
private practice in
Farmington, MI. For
appointments please
contact Lainie Rubio
at 248.320.6532 or
visit her website at www.elainegrohman.com
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