Accepting death, beauty of the mundane & aging strong
3 Reflections From My Week
1.
Death, and conversations about death, brings us back in connection to ourselves and what’s important, beyond the static that can fill our day to day.
Even though most people avoid thinking or talking about death because of fear, the collective is craving honest conversations.
I saw this yesterday when I shared my experience with accepting death and my dad’s end-of-life plan on social media. The really response surprised and inspired me.
2.
There’s so much beauty in the mundane moments… in the shared silence with a loved one. No words are needed. Just presence and an open heart.
I’ve been having these kinds of moments while in Beijing with my dad. There’s so much to be grateful for, and so much to receive, when we’re open to the subtleties of life and let go of our attachment to sensational peak experiences.
Peak moments are incredible, of course. But when we need them in order to feel something, it’s a sign that numbness and desensitization is present. The more we thaw… the more we re-sensitize… the more beauty we can feel in the quiet, in-between spaces of life.
3.
I’ve always known that building muscle is important, especially as we age, but being around my 94 year young dad this week is really driving it home and is inspiring me to recommit to strength training.
While he’s healthy and very mobile, seeing the changes in his body this week has been such a powerful reminder: without muscle strength, we risk losing our independence and are more vulnerable to falls and fractures as we age.
2 Questions For You
If you were to live a life with no regrets, what would you need to do, or stop doing, to make that a reality?
Are there any estate planning to-do’s you’ve been meaning to take care of? Like adding beneficiaries to your accounts, creating a will and trust, or asking friends who would care for your kids or pets if something happened to you.
1 Thing I’m Obsessed With
If you love watching artists grow into their craft, and enjoy a good competition show, check out Building the Band on Netflix. These singers can sang! I was so moved by their voices, artistry, and commitment… I had full-body chills more than once. That’s how deeply some of the bands touched me
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Big love,
Po
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