Life is like a candle light always flickering and you don’t know when it’s going to be blown out. And when it is blown out, what would have been your last thoughts ? I do not know what mine will be, but this really got me thinking deep…
It has been almost three months since my last article. Then, I was all enthusiastic and ready to share my around the world travel venture but as it turned out, life has other plans for me. The sudden passing of my beloved younger brother Benji on 10 Apr 2022 had completely changed my course of actions and life’s purpose.
Twenty four hours, that was all the time we had, after a long two years of waiting due to Covid International border travel restrictions. It was short, way too short, but it was also the most meaningful and happiest moment of time we had together, and for this I am deeply grateful. I am grateful I was there with him, I am grateful I was there for him, and I am grateful for the many unexplainable miracles that had happened leading to a very peaceful closure.
Last Thoughts
I will never know what Benji’s last thoughts were but I certainly know he had lived a very simple life, was always content and selfless with a big heart ! I can only guess that his last thoughts could have been filled with pure love and kindness for others above self, just like how he had lived his entire life. It had become part of his subconsciousness. He was very peaceful.
A New Beginning
Today is supposed to be a very auspicious day for me, it is my birthday ! I used to be very superstitious in that I would only talk about good things and not bad ones on this special day. So I actually should not be talking about death and last thoughts.
But life and death has taken a new meaning for me and I am no longer superstitious. I believe everything happens for a reason. Today is such a significant milestone of my life that I felt even more important for me to reflect on my life’s journey and all those who have a special place in my heart.
Birthday Is so special because Life Is so precious…Birthday signifies a new beginning which Is for one to live again in new ways that bring peace and wisdom to Life…
My Birthday Wishes
I am extremely grateful and thankful for all the blessings in my life and I wish the same for all.
- May all be well and happy always 😆.
- May your heart be always shining with joy, peace and light of wisdom 💖
- May each morning brings you a brand new day of hope 🙏.
And may I continue to learn, grow and evolve and may my last thoughts be filled with pure love and kindness for others above self 😇.
Lyn 🌻😊
Happy birthday shalyn, very emotional article that i feel so much with you.
Nothing can tell how once is so emotional and the loss of our beloved brother just gone without a warning!!
You take care and enjoy your special day today
Tons of hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday Shalyn!
Thank you so much CK !
Shalyn, Sorry for the losses. My sincere Condolences to you and your families. Life is indeed unpredictable. So enjoy the moments. Happy Birthday, with many more to come….sohyt
Thank you so much Soh ❤️. Indeed life is so fragile and do not wait for an unfortunate event to remind for us to live life to the fullest !
Blessed Birthday Shalyn .. lots of hugs Good to hear from you again. Sorry to learn about your brother.
So important to be grateful for everything and to enjoy the now. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much Lina ❤️. So well said, when one is grateful for every little things in life, one will start to see the good in the bad and appreciate the present moment.
Happy birthday Lyn! Missing you.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved brother. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Wishing your wishes be fulfilled and be blessed on your special day!
Thank you so much Vivian ❤️
Dear Shalyn
My heartfelt condolences on such a devastating loss. I too lost my elder sibling an yes there is the pain of loss. When my granpa lost his wife of 60+ years he would say “not lost but gone before “. Your article seems to echo that.
I’m discovering how special and humane your thoughts are.
Our interactions were few but memorable for me.
If you’d ever like to meet up and chat on the great positives of our lives and what more to do I’d be happy to.
Wish you a very happy birthday Shalyn!
Kind regards
Gurunath Hari
Thank you Hari for your kind words. So much we can learn out of our loss and I wish you strength and peace too !
Hey Shalyn, Happy Blessed Birthday! At the same time, I saw that you lost a loved one. Sending you a big hug and strong thoughts for strength and peace. xx Dora. Let’s catch up when you are available.
Thank you Dora, so nice to hear from you. I will be in touch with you shortly !
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your words are so inspiring for hope of the future even better n the darker times. I wish you a good year ahead and healing for you loss. All my best to you and yours.
Thank you Sherri for your very kind words ❤️. Best wishes to you too !
Dear Lyn,
First, Happy Birthday and enjoy! I wish you good health, happiness, peace and fruitful years ahead. Please continue helping self and others.
i am not superstitious but, sometimes one is aware to act correctly for others who may be superstitious. No one mind feels the same.
It’s just the passage of life surely…birth and death in parallel.
May all your wishes be fulfilled and thank you for wishing us all well. A great gift to receive from a birthday girl.
A sad lost. Your brother Benji will always be remember. Not forgotten by his family.
Much love, Springxx
Thank you Spring ! Sincerely appreciate your kind thoughts ❤️ Yes everyone is different, and we need to respect those differences. thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts.
Happy birthday again Lyn! Wish u many good years of youthfulness and positive energy! Sorry to hear about the painful loss. Good reminder for us to live each day to the fullest and most meaningful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Simplyme ! Yes live life to the fullest ❤️
Lyn,
Very pleased to see you are back in sharing again after 3 months.
The 2 most important days in our life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
Happy Birthday to you and glad you found the second important day in your life, which is your purpose.
Absolutely agree with you, everything happens for a reason. This is a good chance to reflect ourselves, take action to do things right, or even fix it if it is broken.
Just sharing my thought here.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts AY, and thank you so much for your well wishes!
Shalyn, I can feel your emotion, so deep, so raw, so painful, so real and so human all at the same time. May you find peace and love all around, and thank you for reminding me what is truly important.
Treasure every moment ❤️
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Life is truly unpredicatable but it teaches you a lot.
Remember the good times!
And wishing you a very happy birthday!
Yes keep building good memories by enjoying the present !
Watch Tuesdays with Morries. He taught me, you can only truly know how to live, when you know how to die..
Yes read his book some years back, very inspiring.
Such a heart warming note Shalyn. We spoke yesterday and now I can relate to all that you said. Wish you a life full of loving and caring…you bring so much of realism and meaning to life through your simplicity. Stay blessed!
Yes indeed simplicity is bliss..
Lyn, so so good to see back on your blog again. A big welcome back & a happy belated birthday.
Thank you Dan !
Sorry to hear about your loss. It is painful for you. Recollect the past good times and immerse into peace. Everyday is given to all of us to enjoy and explore the purpose of life with gratitude. Have a healthy and peaceful life journey..! Take care.
Thank you so much Bp.