My Father’s Cremation

February 1st, 2009 | Posted by Mushin in creamation | Dad | death | mourning | sadness - (4 Comments)

Some days ago my son and l participated in the cremation service of my father who died on January 20th, at approx. 9am. That was 48 hours later then he wanted, really. As he had done in his life so he did in dying, trying very hard to have things work out exactly as he … Read more →

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Enlightening the Passions – Day 19 (Dark Waves)

December 4th, 2008 | Posted by Mushin in anger | challenges | enlightenment | jealousy | sadness - (8 Comments)

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them. — Anne-Sophie Swetchine; The Writings of Madame Swetchine The day has only just begun and Madam J. dropped by much more forcefully than she did yesterday. Only now, given the right circumstance for this investigation, … Read more →

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Enlightening the Passions – Day 18 (Madame J. visits)

December 4th, 2008 | Posted by Mushin in jealousy | sadness | taking things personal | uncertainty - (10 Comments)

You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can decide how you’re going to live now. — Joan Baez Had an interesting encounter with my old friend jealousy – Madame J. –  today. Interesting, because when I expected her to come and burn up my heart-solar plexus area, give me … Read more →

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