From the book, “Glimpse after Glimpse.”
A compilation of daily reflections on living and dying by a Tibetan Llama. Here is the daily reflection for 28 June.

“Reflect on this: The realization of impermanence is paradoxically the only thing we can hold on to, perhaps our only lasting possession. It is like the sky, or the earth. No matter how much everything around us may change or collapse, they endure.

Say we go through a shattering emotional crisis .our whole life seems to be disintegrating…our husband or wife suddenly leaves without warning. The earth is still there; the sky is still there. Of course, even the earth trembles now and again, just to remind us that we cannot take anything for granted….”

Of course, he forgot to mention that Richard Gordon is still there.

Wonderful thoughts,

Scott R.
San Diego

“No quickie weddings at the Elvis Drive-Through Chapel for us…we want to remain married so please move forward with the paperwork to rescind the court order…and let us know what else we need to do or sign.

With our thanks for your wise counsel and good humor throughout this most interesting journey”

Janice and Irv.
La Jolla

“Thanks again for being so generous and kind, in sharing with me your time and insight last week. I look forward to returning your courtesy at my earliest opportunity.”

David,
La Mesa

“Well, it’s been over eighteen months since I have been on my own, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the support you provided me, during a very trying time in my life. I feel so very blessed in all that I have learned and experienced these past several years.

Thank you for taking the time and effort with me which is allowing me to rebuild confidence in life.”

Kim,
Spring Valley