Eldering

My mother and her sisters: Ginia, Tottie, Anna, Jan, & Punkie

“I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape ill health. I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old. I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death. All that is dear to me & everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them. My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Read the full essay at my Substack-https://mbchabinsky.substack.com/p/eldering