FLYING FEASTS

REAL LIFE

Real life is hard ! Its difficult at times and for some, even impossible. Real life is also a joy. It can be wonderful. Real life is pain, hurt and sorrow. We get sick and sometimes dont get well again. Some of us get hurt....physically and emotionally. Our loved ones even die and grief is hard. Thats real life !

Real life is happiness. Its falling in love. Its getting married and having families. Some of us just fall in love and thats heavenly....divine even. Real life is raising children. In real life some of us have difficult children. Some of us have "perfect" children. Most of us have "somewhere in between" children.

In real life people have good loving parents. In real life some have neglectful parents. Real life parents do their best and still make mistakes. And real life children forgive them for it.

A real life means working hard and making a difference to our world. A real life is respecting our environment and loving our neighbours... both near and far. A real life is being understanding and compassionate to others.

In real life we get old. But we are grateful for a long life. A real life is lived authentically, passionately, and lovingly. Real Life is a gift!