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Reflections on LifeBy Ryan Diener, L.Ac., Dipl. CH, MSOM, Holistic Health Associates
An
unfortunate event occurred in my life last month which created a need
for dialogue. The age of 82 was enough to mark the end of my
grandfather’s life after battling kidney and a host
of other issues for 5 years. I was given the distinguished honor of
representing my grandfather’s life through a eulogy, to breathe one
last breath of life into a man who remained positive to the end, and
was respected by all who knew him. As I look back on that day with
pride and honor, there remains one regret. I can’t help but wish the
man for whom the eulogy was written had been present to hear the
sincere words and join in the memories.
Why
do we wait until death to revere life? What if we spoke to one another
on a daily basis, the way we converse during life changing events such
as birth and death? Think about how different
the world would be if we could maintain the magnificent level of
honesty and sincerity that is brought to conversations during these
events. Think about the impact it would have if a
loved one hears how they have influenced your life TODAY, rather than a
congregation of people hearing about it when the loved one is no longer
with you. The time to connect is NOW,
the time to create change is NOW, the time to do the right thing is
NOW. Work on improving yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone
NOW, to benefit yourself, your family, your society and your world.
Ryan
Diener is an acupuncturist and herbalist who became cofounder and
Director of Holistic Health Associates in downtown Frederick. Ryan
enjoys teaching, counseling and working with his patients to improve
their mental and physical wellbeing, and engaging them to live up to
their highest potentials. He may be contacted at Acupuncture
Frederick MD or (301) 6201414.
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