Life is fully lived when we are in awe of the peak moments in life. When we are younger, a peak experience may be climbing to the top of a mountain. A peak moment is when we have arrived at the top and take time to truly be present and take it all in. As we get older, there may be less peak experiences, yet there are peak moments every day at every stage of life. Being aware and being grateful for them is what creates a life well lived. In my humble opinion.
Agreed. Today I was blessed to see an almost full moon. And earlier when the sun rose a bit, it made a beautiful glow in the standing water under the trees behind my house. It was momentary - but such a blessing! Such beauty - just for looking.
I am not sure I understand. It sure looks as if she lived her life to her fullest. I think we all have a different idea of what that is.
Humans are genetically programmed to be with a small group/tribe - others - although many humans find life easier doing many things alone. In the past living alone was probably next to impossible because of the true difficulty of everyday living - food, shelter, protection. Now solitude is possible (with adequate resources = $) so we are truly freer to live our best lives, if not being dependent on others is a goal.
I discovered truly being "alone" when I gave birth. No one can really do anything for you. You must see it through to the end - however long that is.
Death will be the same way - no one can go with us - we do it alone. Sometimes the end sounds quite pleasant - a relief. No more trying to live fully. Just relaxing into nothingness (? I guess). But we are programmed to want to stay alive - so our body does try.
Living fully could be sitting on the couch, rereading old saved greeting cards from family and friends. It doesn't have to be a far off dream. You friend sounds as if her life was very "full". ???
Thanks Diane, I am enjoying your writing.
Thanks---I appreciate your encouragement.
Life is fully lived when we are in awe of the peak moments in life. When we are younger, a peak experience may be climbing to the top of a mountain. A peak moment is when we have arrived at the top and take time to truly be present and take it all in. As we get older, there may be less peak experiences, yet there are peak moments every day at every stage of life. Being aware and being grateful for them is what creates a life well lived. In my humble opinion.
Thanks, Rob----what you say is true. My point is some things are never defined and living life to the fullest is one with only a personal definition.
Agreed. Today I was blessed to see an almost full moon. And earlier when the sun rose a bit, it made a beautiful glow in the standing water under the trees behind my house. It was momentary - but such a blessing! Such beauty - just for looking.
I am not sure I understand. It sure looks as if she lived her life to her fullest. I think we all have a different idea of what that is.
Humans are genetically programmed to be with a small group/tribe - others - although many humans find life easier doing many things alone. In the past living alone was probably next to impossible because of the true difficulty of everyday living - food, shelter, protection. Now solitude is possible (with adequate resources = $) so we are truly freer to live our best lives, if not being dependent on others is a goal.
I discovered truly being "alone" when I gave birth. No one can really do anything for you. You must see it through to the end - however long that is.
Death will be the same way - no one can go with us - we do it alone. Sometimes the end sounds quite pleasant - a relief. No more trying to live fully. Just relaxing into nothingness (? I guess). But we are programmed to want to stay alive - so our body does try.
Living fully could be sitting on the couch, rereading old saved greeting cards from family and friends. It doesn't have to be a far off dream. You friend sounds as if her life was very "full". ???