Recently, a dear person who has nothing but sincere concern for my well-being, said that I needed to take down the mammoth picture of Bill found in my garage. This suggested to me that in his mind, I needed to forget in order to move on - out of sight, out of mind. I knowingly smiled and said that it will most likely come down some day, when my heart is ready; however, it will not be because I have suddenly decided to "forget". Au contraire, life has been made easier by choosing to have Bill present in my life. How can I forget?
I suppose that one day, as time passes, I will begin to forget the smaller details but never what Bill means to me in my life. For now, I remember the smallest details like his twitching moustache, the amazing strength in his willing hands and how he was and continues to be the hero in my heart.
For you my tender hearts, be still in the present. We must be deliberately aware of life in the here and now. This requires a little energy some days and a great deal of energy on other days. By being in the present, we are not stuck in the past where we seem to live in the memories, nor can we afford to borrow on what we assume life will be tomorrow. Leave tomorrow's victories unplanned.
I treasure my memories; they are precious and bring me joy and comfort. However, if I allow myself to pine away in the past, I would inevitably miss what today promises.
I am becoming very aware that to live my life fully does not diminish my memories. It is a testament to our love.
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