A Powerful Reminder: Those We Love Won’t Be Here Forever

In this Dharma talk, we reflect on the profound truth that those we love will not always be with us. This reminder, though it may bring vulnerability, sadness, or even tears, is ultimately a gift—a call to cherish the precious moments we share with our loved ones now. It invites us to stop taking these moments for granted and to open our hearts fully to both love and the reality of impermanence. To truly love, we must embrace the sorrow that comes with it, for love and sorrow are inseparable—each giving depth and meaning to the other.

Trigger Warning: This practice may include references to death, dying, and the departed.

Reviews

fabulous talk. I remember during the 7 1/2 years of my husband’s cancer journey I’d be irritated with him, i’d pause and ask myself, is it cancer worthy? and the answer was always no. my son was here the last two weeks and I got irritated with him. And then moments later I got a text from my girlfriend saying hello. This particular girlfriend lost her son.(suicide). and my next thought was how grateful this girlfriend would be to be irritated by her son just one more time. and for the rest of my sons visit every time he was irritating or annoying I thought, what a beautiful feeling irritation is. It means the person’s alive and active in your life. And when I drove my son to the airport on Sunday, and as I hugged him, goodbye… I held him a little tighter and hugged him a little longer.

What a beautiful reminder to live in the present and to remember to enjoy the company of our loved ones while we can. Half way through I had to call my Mom even though I am seeing her in 2 days. Your reminders bring out the best in us and everyone who listen. Thank you 🙏

Dear Meredith, sending love and good wishes to you and community with a quivering, quaking heart. Grateful.