Does it take turning 60 to see the value of slowing down? Or, as you say, do we need to slow down to cope with rapid change? I think both are true (a very political answer, as Hillary would say).
I retired in January after struggling for four years balancing my full-time job and my husband, who was diagnosed in 2019 with early onset Alzheimer's disease.
I spend my time with him now, non-rushed, sitting quietly, breathing the same air because that is all I can do with him. He does not know who I am. He is not coherent.
There's nothing to talk about. There's no sharing involved. It is simply quiet time spent near a person I love dearly.
He will die, sooner rather than later. I opted to experience this end of life change rather than avoid it. Lily Tomlin was right.
I am in tears from your words, being with your husband and yourself in this way is a noble spiritual practice. Living with kindness and love without “busyness” or achievement is the ultimate practice. I had a small taste of this caring for my parents, but I can’t imagine the expanse of love and patience you have. Knowing you for decades, I could easily predice your big hearted take on this stage of life.
Does it take turning 60 to see the value of slowing down? Or, as you say, do we need to slow down to cope with rapid change? I think both are true (a very political answer, as Hillary would say).
I retired in January after struggling for four years balancing my full-time job and my husband, who was diagnosed in 2019 with early onset Alzheimer's disease.
I spend my time with him now, non-rushed, sitting quietly, breathing the same air because that is all I can do with him. He does not know who I am. He is not coherent.
There's nothing to talk about. There's no sharing involved. It is simply quiet time spent near a person I love dearly.
He will die, sooner rather than later. I opted to experience this end of life change rather than avoid it. Lily Tomlin was right.
I am in tears from your words, being with your husband and yourself in this way is a noble spiritual practice. Living with kindness and love without “busyness” or achievement is the ultimate practice. I had a small taste of this caring for my parents, but I can’t imagine the expanse of love and patience you have. Knowing you for decades, I could easily predice your big hearted take on this stage of life.