I don't actually believe in an afterlife. Not the kind in which we spend eternity either frolicking with angels or being tormented by fiends. I do, however, believe that the energy, consciousness...soul, if you will, of a person can hang around those loved in this life. I believe Jim does this, and it gives me a measure of comfort.
The thing is, all these tiny manifestations of his presence--seats moving at the theater, and the shoe incident during "The Oldest Profession," the pennies, the acorns, the scent--all these things must use up a lot of energy.
Even Jim, legendary for his energetic teaching, has to run out eventually.
And then I will be really alone.
There could be something waiting around the corner...maybe you will write a play or find a new pal. Someone who will understand not to crowd you and just be there.
ReplyDeleteWho knows, it depends what you like to do. A meal at a restaurant and a movie every now and then, perhaps.
Every potential "pal" will fall short of what I want, though. What I want is dead.
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm so sorry!
ReplyDeletePlease forgive me for this link...I thought you might not know yet.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Dick-Cheney-Indicted-Over-Prison-Abuse-Claims-US-Vice-President-Owns-Jail-Related-Enterprises/Article/200811315154864?lpos=World_News_Second_Home_Page_Article_Teaser_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15154864_Dick_Cheney_Indicted_Over_Prison_Abuse_Claims%3A_US_Vice-President_Owns_Jail-Related_Enterprises
My belief in the afterlife notwithstanding, I believe the type of energy you reference is unlimited.
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hugs,
kontiki
Surely my mother would be finding ways of giving me pointers if there is an afterlife! But, then, why should she?
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