My mother always said, "When someone dies everyone is very present to the loved ones for the first few weeks, which is good and needed. But do not forget in six months, or even a year after that those who have lost someone still need loving attention, maybe even more so as the weeks turn into months as life goes on for those who haven't suffered, but those who have suffered, suffer long after."
Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say, or how to say it, or if it should be said…
No words are needed to show love.
nor to be loving-kindness.
Wherever we are there is something to share.
To be present to silence.
A gentle smile.
Tears are okay.
Tears make room
Gentle bloom.
Petal by petal,
rain or shine.
Standing alone if need be.
Adding light to the darkness.
Side by side.
Gentleness.
Togetherness.
A place to exhale.
An open invitation to be there.
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