I am reminded of the days before my Mother's passing ....
I witnessed everything non-essential being relinquished ....
And
as she lay there stripped of worries, desires, and conflicts,
she became almost
pure spirit.
Then when she left us it was almost like a fragrance wafting away.
I was given the gift of seeing only her soul in its beauty...
and this has been
an enduring lesson for me ...
Giving me a yearning to attain this in my life.
~J