life is precious
I know, it's a cliche, but this morning I am feeling that life is so precious.
I spent the last 10 days sitting with my 85 year-old mom in the hospital, as she dealt with some scary stuff. Her body is gradually declining from age, with occasional crises. Fortunately she recovered and was able to go home yesterday. I've had some issues with mom over the years, but sitting with her this past week, I felt just how precious her life is, and how precious are the days that we live in our bodies. We're not here for very long.
Knowing this, how could I ever again poison my body with substances that do me no good, and do a lot of harm?
Each of us is living out a very unique and precious life. We deserve only the kindest care, attention, and nurturing of our bodies and spirits. Others may or may not give us these things, we have no control over that. But we can give care to ourselves, absolutely. And we can give care to others.