“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”
~ Rabindranath Tagore
I find these words comforting, and I wanted to share them today for those of you who may be touched by death.
These words embrace the understanding that there is a light within all of us that continues after the physical body dies.
After all, there is no getting around death for each and every one of us.
We all face the inevitable outcome.
Instead of avoiding this reality, let us begin to explore our inner light, and keep an open mind towards whatever might happen next.
When the light goes out, the dawn will come.
Namaste
(The light within me recognizes the light within you)
Thanks for this post, Val 🙂
I was very close to go to our next place with my soul, but something kept me here. I like to think, this was caused by all the kind souls, who sent and send healing my way.
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I love the elegant simplicity of your words Val. ❤
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Thank you Louise 💛
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Me too!
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Beautiful Val ❤
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Thank you Julie. 💕
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That quote was touching! Your post is so gentle in bringing peace towards the inevitable.
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Thank you for those kind and gentle words P.D. 💛
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I’m keeping this one. Very applicable right now as it’s on my mind a great deal. The nicest way of phrasing it I’ve heard. Thanks for sharing it.
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Thank you Marlene. From my heart to yours ❤️
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What a beautiful post, Val. So many fear death, and I think this will help.
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Thank you Michele. I hope so too 💕
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Beautiful Val 💕
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Thank you Karen 💛🙏
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Beautiful words and loved the quote. I will remember both, thank you.
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Thank you Betty 💛
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These words are very poignant and will help down the road, I’m sure.
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Thank you Shielagh. It’s my thinking as wel … although I am aware of so many people coming to terms with death for themselves and it others’ lives
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That is good to read!
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Thank you Ute 💛
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So simple and elegant words…generally, when anybody thinks about death it can be fearful and dark but your words made it peaceful and simple..
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Thank you Mary. I’m glad it resonated with you. 💛
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Here’s to the dawning of the day. Thanks, Val.
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Death has never been fearful for me Val, Having that ‘knowing’ of eternal life after life, as the natural progression. Having had the privilege of being present at several family members passing over to the other side.. It showed me just how that light shone the moment the soul left their body..
I have sat today with another family member who is my husbands brother-in-law.. His time is near, and I am thankful that his wife, is seeing this as his next stage upon his wonderful journey to explore the next realm, of his long 85 yrs upon this earth plane..
I wish others could see as we see Val.. And not fear what awaits us all..
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You are a wonderful companion for endings Sue. May your presence words continue to help others transcend the fear into acceptance and understanding. Thank you for sharing here my friend 💕
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❤ 🙂
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Very touching Val. having lost my Mum two years ago, I can relate to that too.
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Thank you Elizabeth. So nice to have your presence here 💛
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Yes, the soul never dies and indeed we live forever in another plane greater than this. Wonderful post.
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Thank you 💛
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So simple yet powerful. Death is inevitable but we must strive to leave prints on earth before we leave. Good job ma’am. I’m an inspirational blogger and you can get inspired on http://www.kingdien.com
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Thank you KD 💛
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Your welcome Val. I will love to connect with you and share some of my inspiration with your audience.
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Wonderful words
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Thank you 💛
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This is so comforting! Thanks for sharing!
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I’m grateful that you found comfort here. Thank you 💛
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So heart touching line from my beloved and favourite poet👍👌👌💙
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Thank you 💛
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Hello! I am from India and got really touched by your Namaste and the way you quoted Rabindranath Tagore’s quote. Also the post is written beautifully.
Much love from India! 🙂
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Thank you so much 💛
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nice words, very heartwardming
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Thank you Jac 💛
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When the light goes out…the dawn will come…. beautiful….
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It is beautiful to embrace this. Thank you Misha for meeting me here 🙏
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Likewise.. 🙂
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This is very interesting, Val. I’m trying to start a business that helps people grieve through social media. I would love to talk about it with you more. Is there a good way to contact you?
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Please go to my contact page.thank you for stopping by. Val
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Powerful read
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Lovely post
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Thank you 💛
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This is spiritually comforting! i’m glad i came across this
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Thank you. So glad it comforted you 🙏
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Death is considered as a peaceful process yet we fear death….
Vist my blog for my explanation 😊
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amazing! may be you can read my blogs too.. sometimes.. 🙂
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Death is my motivation to make the most of every day. Thank you for this, this really resonated with me.
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Be here. Be alive. This is our task right now 💛
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Moving words. I enjoyed your post. I have recently written a short post <1000 words on impermanence that you may be interested in. https://booksabbreviated.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/impermanence/
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