But children didn't just " die" in Iran. They were killed. And 1400 more. Gaza....deliberate genocide, declared by the UN and all reputable human rights organisations.....yet it comes well down the list. Current ethnic cleansing in Lebanon...all with finance and bombs provided by the USA.
We must use correct terminology rather than passive words that lack accountability.
Until we look at reality, honestly we will not have the ability to aim for a more just, equal and loving world.
Joining the conversation about "dying" and "being killed". Both ways of speaking are important.
In your way of speaking, Soren, I like that you refrain from aggression. You name the losses. You name the - probable - responsibility. And you do not fire anger into your words. Anger leads to "othering" and to hatred. So, I like how you put it. AND I understand you, Kate, when you need to name it "killing"
Thanks for sharing your loss and the story of "the pain" - from the buddhist Tonglen practice, we are invited to be able to connect to "the pain" from our hearts and send back what is needed to navigate that pain. I am sorry about your double loss in such a short time, and I thank you for sharing it with us together with the teaching. May you navigate this moment of grief with gratitude, presence and compassion.
Oh, my heart feels for your heart at this time of personal loss. I remember having the epiphany when my mom took her final breath, 10 years ago, that there were people all over the world talking their final breaths, and being filled with gratitude that she was home, in a hospital bed in her bedroom, with her family around her, all safe and dry. My grief was profound, but that flash of common humanity really did help.
Soren, thank you for sharing your two very big losses. I appreciate how you have framed these two deaths and your thoughts about how we do have choice about how we respond to losing those we love, pets included. I wish you ease and gentleness towards yourself in the coming days, and permission to feel your sadness as well as your big-heartedness.
Sorry for your losses. I still remember your generosity during the pandemic when you and Jon Kabat-Zinn gave so many of us peace and hope. I wish that for you now.
Losing a parent, no matter their advanced age or illness, is something for which we are never totally prepared. They grounded us from our first breath. Loss opens our hearts to our oneness with all, a gift in our sorrow. Love to you, Soren. Your words are always a healing balm.
I’m so sorry for your loss Soren. I lost my dad in physical form at 81 about three years ago. Thank you for sharing vulnerably from the heart as you navigate this time
Much love to you Soren! When my dad died 20 years ago, I lost my best greatest supporter. When my favorite Berner died 13 years ago, I lost my best friend. I share your heart 💔!
You bring so much healing to our world, I look forward to seeing you again! You and all that have and do support you make a difference personally, and in community.
Very sorry for your loss. Recently, I've had the same fear come up - that my 80+ year old father (who is a theravadan monk) and my 12+ year old soul dog will both die at the same time. This reminder is comforting.
Soren, thankyou. And I am sorry for your loss.
But children didn't just " die" in Iran. They were killed. And 1400 more. Gaza....deliberate genocide, declared by the UN and all reputable human rights organisations.....yet it comes well down the list. Current ethnic cleansing in Lebanon...all with finance and bombs provided by the USA.
We must use correct terminology rather than passive words that lack accountability.
Until we look at reality, honestly we will not have the ability to aim for a more just, equal and loving world.
Soren, thank you for your beautiful words, vulnerability (as always), and the impact you have made on me and countless others in this life. Much love!
Joining the conversation about "dying" and "being killed". Both ways of speaking are important.
In your way of speaking, Soren, I like that you refrain from aggression. You name the losses. You name the - probable - responsibility. And you do not fire anger into your words. Anger leads to "othering" and to hatred. So, I like how you put it. AND I understand you, Kate, when you need to name it "killing"
Thank you for acknowledging what is hard, in a compassionate and thoughtful way. I’m wishing you support as you grieve.
May your father’s memory be a blessing to you all.
Thanks for sharing your loss and the story of "the pain" - from the buddhist Tonglen practice, we are invited to be able to connect to "the pain" from our hearts and send back what is needed to navigate that pain. I am sorry about your double loss in such a short time, and I thank you for sharing it with us together with the teaching. May you navigate this moment of grief with gratitude, presence and compassion.
Oh, my heart feels for your heart at this time of personal loss. I remember having the epiphany when my mom took her final breath, 10 years ago, that there were people all over the world talking their final breaths, and being filled with gratitude that she was home, in a hospital bed in her bedroom, with her family around her, all safe and dry. My grief was profound, but that flash of common humanity really did help.
Soren, thank you for sharing your two very big losses. I appreciate how you have framed these two deaths and your thoughts about how we do have choice about how we respond to losing those we love, pets included. I wish you ease and gentleness towards yourself in the coming days, and permission to feel your sadness as well as your big-heartedness.
As you grieve, and make space in your heart, may you find strength through the memories of both lost souls. Sending you love and light.🙏
Sorry for your losses. I still remember your generosity during the pandemic when you and Jon Kabat-Zinn gave so many of us peace and hope. I wish that for you now.
Losing a parent, no matter their advanced age or illness, is something for which we are never totally prepared. They grounded us from our first breath. Loss opens our hearts to our oneness with all, a gift in our sorrow. Love to you, Soren. Your words are always a healing balm.
I’m so sorry for your loss Soren. I lost my dad in physical form at 81 about three years ago. Thank you for sharing vulnerably from the heart as you navigate this time
Much love to you Soren! When my dad died 20 years ago, I lost my best greatest supporter. When my favorite Berner died 13 years ago, I lost my best friend. I share your heart 💔!
You bring so much healing to our world, I look forward to seeing you again! You and all that have and do support you make a difference personally, and in community.
Thank you and, in Peace, a deep bow 🙏
Thank you for your meaningful post. I am sorry for both of your losses.
Sending you comfort and love.
Ellen Coker
Very sorry for your loss. Recently, I've had the same fear come up - that my 80+ year old father (who is a theravadan monk) and my 12+ year old soul dog will both die at the same time. This reminder is comforting.
Sorry for your losses, Soren. Thanks for sharing.