For Andrew Pochter, his family, and friends: A precious human life is like a cloud: one day it is in the sky, and the next day it is not. We say, “Where did you go, my beloved cloud? Where have you gone?” And the cloud replies, “Do not worry, my beloved. I once was a cloud, and now I am the rain that is falling down on you and nourishing the earth. I am with you, here and now. I have left my cloud body, and I have transformed into rain. I will be with you, always.” - paraphrased from Thich Nhat Hanh I see Andrew’s spirit in the kindness of people all around me. I see Andrew’s spirit within the heart of everyone who knew for him and cared for him. I see Andrew’s spirit deep within my own being, and in every being around me. He is right there, closer than the next breath. The light that he brought into this world cannot be extinguished. Andrew, we all love you so much, and that love will never falter or diminish, not even for a single moment. Now I see you in my mind, your kind smile and gentle presence, and I wonder, “where are you, our beloved Andrew? Where did you go?” And you answer from all around me. “Do not worry, my friends. I am the rain, the wind, the earth, and the sun. I am the peace of a vast ocean, the calm of clear blue summer sky, and the wondrous spaciousness of the entire universe. I am right here, right now, and I love you all.” Rest in eternal peace, Andrew.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 22:20:54 +0000