A Note From Clara

Minor technical difficulties are preventing Clara from posting this so I'm doing it for her...

I so wanted to share today but a huge lump in my throat and tears welling in my eyes told me to keep quiet at that time.

Hearing Gina and Ashley talking about the temporal nature of our body brought my mind to my dear Dad, who passed from this earthly realm only six weeks ago. Dad was 86 years old and the last year was a difficult one for him and all of his loved ones watching. This once vibrant Montana cowboy just grew weaker and sicker. His body was giving out. I knew he did not wish to ever be kept alive through “extraordinary” means; however, when the doctor told us it was time to make a decision, reality set in. The family – including my 88year old mother – looked to me, his only daughter, to make that dreadful decision and, thankfully, everyone backed me completely.

It was hard to think of not having my daddy anymore. But the decision was not so hard to make because, as was said today, this was not Dad. This was a temporary body that was giving out. My Dad is his spirit and it remains with all of us who loved him in every lovely memory.

My years of reading Buddha’s teachings and attempting to understand the Yoga Sutras brought me through this ordeal with relative confidence. Perhaps I was even preparing myself without knowing it. I do know I am forever amazed at the wonder of each and every day and who/what comes along our path. That includes getting to know all of you, our kula.

Namaste,
Clara