I'm torn today between blog topics. I started writing about health journeys but then I was distracted by someone else's comment on the will the live. I think that the health journeys will keep to another day.
We all know of couples, who after a long life together, die within a few months of one another. We probably also know someone who says "I'm ready to go, or I've nothing left to live for" and then within a short amount of time they die. What is the will to live and what does it take to sustain it? Do those who survive long periods of time after the death of a spouse love less? I don't think so. What do they have that the others don't?
Its my guess that the reasons are myriad, but it all boils down to whether you can still summon enough life force through you to keep the body alive. By that I mean that you have to have things to live for; things that are meaningful to you. You also need to feel that there is still more for you to do in this life. Its important for people to be more than just one thing; more than just a husband or a wife, more than a caretaker. Everyone should know themselves as a separate entity, with different goals and passions. The more depth we have as individuals the better we can survive losses, grief and aging.
Yesterday we did go for a short walk. It was really hard for me but I did feel clearer afterwards like I'd moved off some stagnant energy. It was hard because its all down hill or up hill; plus remember last Wednesday when I gained 25 lbs at the doctor's office! I need to do more walking to build my stamina back up. Today was about doing errands.
Tomorrow will start early and end late. Its a busy day. I've had to lower my expectations for seeing the medium John Edward tomorrow night. My acupuncturist said she didn't think he'd have anything for me because "I can do it for myself". I hope she's wrong about that. I really want my Dad to come through.
Enjoy your day. Its 20 degrees cooler here today than yesterday, but still a beautiful day.
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