Reflection #6
Like every year, for all Saints Day, families gather to visit their loved ones on the cementery. At first I was looking at this day a little bit critically, because it seemed to me rude that we remember about them only once a year. But then i realised, that people don't want to think about the past all the time, cause for some of them it's hurtfull. Some of course simply don't have enough time to vist them more often. I realised that this tradition helps people, they spend all day remembering and honoring their loved ones. That gives them peace, and thanks to this day, we will never forget the ones we've lost.
I think it's true and it's easier to motivate when everyone else does it and it's convenient that there are few free days eapecially for it. For many peole it's also a chance to see old friends at a cementery.
OdpowiedzUsuńAnd I have a feeling, growing stronger with every passing cemetary visit on 1 November, that I would prefer not to have a grave at all. Please, cremate me and scatter my ashes over the mountains.
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