All Saints Day

I am unapologetically Episcopalian and today we celebrate All Saints Day - the day of remembering the dead.  Beautiful music, beautiful message.

Actually this is a follow up to my post '50' of a couple of days ago.

I'm not 'sliding' anymore.  A day or so ago another wave of calm and presence washed over me.  I was sunny and happy.  Even texted my special friend to pass along such good vibes.

Maybe it was because it was payday and for about 10 days I will actually have cash.

No, seriously, little by little I'm emerging.  A new person of sorts.  Wow, this hard fought freedom is really doing something for me.

I'm moving forward.

My favorite mantra "Life is for the Living"  Noun and verb.

What better way to honor those who have gone ahead but than to strive to live a full and honorable and authentic life.

As they say "This is not a dress rehearsal!"

So out of the the darkness of my feelings, my being, I peek.  All clear?  I think I shall walk on the light side as much as I can. My father lived his entire life within 37 years.  I can see him 37 and raise him...oh?...maybe 40 or 50 more!

Carpe diem!