Recently, my world was shaken by death. In just a few months a first cousin, a boyhood friend, and a current friend were taken from this life. As I travel my final lap it seems as though others are finishing their run a bit earlier than me. I don't like it and I propose a solution.
I find no sense in death and little comfort in the place or space where Richard, Tommy, and Jeff have gone. Also, I have difficulty understanding any deity that would allow a life to flower and mature and then take it away in an instant. How can anywhere so far from familiar friends and experiences be a better place ? My thoughts may be selfish but it hurts to lose loved ones knowing their demise also steals part of my life.
My mind is too simple to cipher answers in the great philosophical questions of life and death. However, a positive outcome is possible in a phrase from a rock and roll song of long ago. Sometime in the sixties, the Monkees recorded a song with the line "Day Dream Believing". This "believing" was something "Day Dream Believers" could do to achieve their most happy goals. In the spirit of these three words one can imagine a better world untouched by disease and death. A place where, if one runs or travels far enough, or dreams hard enough, death can be evaded. I believe seriously conjuring the good images can make it happen.
Therefore, I propose that in the reality of losing a loved one we consider "day dream believing". To hold all the good memories beyond the grasp of death celebrate their lives as ongoing adventures that will live as long as we sustain our ability to day dream believe. Relax and let the heart and mind drift to a consciousness that denies the grim reaper his collection of our fondest friends and memories. If an extra spirited beverage or toke is required to get there, then let it happen.
I refuse to say goodbye to Richard, Tommy or Jeff and I will endeavor to become a "Day Dream Believer". Will you join in keeping the best memories of your loved ones in your day dreams ?
I find no sense in death and little comfort in the place or space where Richard, Tommy, and Jeff have gone. Also, I have difficulty understanding any deity that would allow a life to flower and mature and then take it away in an instant. How can anywhere so far from familiar friends and experiences be a better place ? My thoughts may be selfish but it hurts to lose loved ones knowing their demise also steals part of my life.
My mind is too simple to cipher answers in the great philosophical questions of life and death. However, a positive outcome is possible in a phrase from a rock and roll song of long ago. Sometime in the sixties, the Monkees recorded a song with the line "Day Dream Believing". This "believing" was something "Day Dream Believers" could do to achieve their most happy goals. In the spirit of these three words one can imagine a better world untouched by disease and death. A place where, if one runs or travels far enough, or dreams hard enough, death can be evaded. I believe seriously conjuring the good images can make it happen.
Therefore, I propose that in the reality of losing a loved one we consider "day dream believing". To hold all the good memories beyond the grasp of death celebrate their lives as ongoing adventures that will live as long as we sustain our ability to day dream believe. Relax and let the heart and mind drift to a consciousness that denies the grim reaper his collection of our fondest friends and memories. If an extra spirited beverage or toke is required to get there, then let it happen.
I refuse to say goodbye to Richard, Tommy or Jeff and I will endeavor to become a "Day Dream Believer". Will you join in keeping the best memories of your loved ones in your day dreams ?
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