Monday, October 28, 2013
Forever and Ever
While sitting in class and listening to the Indian's belief of reincarnation, I could not help but connect their belief to the death of my Great-Grandmother. The Indian's believe that as long as you fulfill your dharma, you shall be reincarnated into another body of a higher rank. How does this relate to my Grandmother? Although she is no longer here physically, I feel her presence through my younger brothers. While alive she tried her very best to give each and every one of her grandchildren all the love she could possibly give. After her passing I felt terrible because I was unable to spend as much time with her as I wish I could. I believe because of that, she shares her love through my brothers so I do not have to feel guilty. With this idea I was able to find closure for my own sake.
I am not part of the Indian culture, but it is so fascinating how two cultures can be completely different and yet share the same values. My great-grandmother is no longer physically present on earth but her spirit will live on for eternally.
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful, personal reflection with us. It made me think of my own grandparents with whom I was very close, and I couldn't help but be reminded of their constant presence all around me even though they have been gone for quite some time.
ReplyDeleteThis definitely made me cry. Although I can't connect the death of my great grandmother to this because I wasn't really close to her, I can connect your feelings to my mother's feelings about reincarnation because certain little things such as smells or styles of clothing or change of weather remind my mother of my great grandmother because they were very close. Great jobbbbbb.
ReplyDeleteLove this Brianna! I can definitely relate. I lost my uncle when I was younger and I felt like a part of me was completely gone. However, sometimes I see my own brother doing things he used to do and it reminds me of him and makes me feel like he is still with me.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm glad you each can relate to my connection. Its so amazing how our loves are present through little things in our lives
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