This is the way of life. What a powerful reminder. I asked my friend, Karn Sasikarn, to explain for us why the monks cover their faces when they chant and it all became clear why it is so important to--no matter how hard--remain focused on the person who is gone. It is their life's journey that we must honor rather than our own loss. Funerals can be difficult. We have to say goodbye and the heartbreak can easily consume our attention. But, it is not about us. We will feel that pain and void forever but the goodbye is for them. We should never let our own suffering steal that precious moment away. It should be spent on holding dear everything that person was in life and sending them off with peace, love and gratitude. These pics are from Friday, the last day of our five day service celebrating Dad. Later today, I will share the beautiful events of Saturday, the day of his cremation. 🙏
