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Gry could use your thoughts, prayers, meditations, or what ever you have to offer
Every day is a gift.
M
moose eater
Gry,
I don't mean this as a terminal statement of pessimism, but rather an enlightening piece of life-meets-death, and the significance of perspective.
I watched this the other night, and while it didn't move the earth under my feet, it was received in a fairly positive way by both my wife and myself.
There are some 'light' moments in it.
I thought it was worth posting, both here, and in my prostate cancer thread.
19 minutes you'll never get back. ;^>)
BJ Miller; 'What Really Matters at the end of Life' (*I'll add here; none of us are getting out of here alive.. not to belabor Jim Morrison's insight or lyrics, or anything... ;^>)... )
It's a Ted Talk, so you may need to make some coffee, do a good line of blow, or put on some Motley Crue in the background, just to keep the eye-lids up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apbSsILLh28
I hope you're well tonight.
I don't mean this as a terminal statement of pessimism, but rather an enlightening piece of life-meets-death, and the significance of perspective.
I watched this the other night, and while it didn't move the earth under my feet, it was received in a fairly positive way by both my wife and myself.
There are some 'light' moments in it.
I thought it was worth posting, both here, and in my prostate cancer thread.
19 minutes you'll never get back. ;^>)
BJ Miller; 'What Really Matters at the end of Life' (*I'll add here; none of us are getting out of here alive.. not to belabor Jim Morrison's insight or lyrics, or anything... ;^>)... )
It's a Ted Talk, so you may need to make some coffee, do a good line of blow, or put on some Motley Crue in the background, just to keep the eye-lids up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apbSsILLh28
I hope you're well tonight.
OkThen
Member
I watched this twice, rewinding a couple of spots to reflect. Thank You ME for sharing this.
The closer i get to my "expiration date" I become more aware of what really matters in life. Truly simple things are the most fulfilling, the discovery of the first frost covered leaves in the fall, watching dying salmon procreating in a cold stream bed, and the exchange of positive energy with a loved one or even a stranger. I hope to find a beautiful realm in the afterlife, but the closer to that moment I find myself cherishing the gifts of the present.
Blessings
M
moose eater
Glad it was beneficial for you, OKThen.
Your moniker speaks to acceptance. A difficult place to get to for some.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1ay8eCV20
I hope you're doing OK, and pain is minimal.
Your moniker speaks to acceptance. A difficult place to get to for some.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1ay8eCV20
I hope you're doing OK, and pain is minimal.
Pain - ahh pain - something that seems to hang around more-so as I mature - can't seem to beat it - so best to try and make it a friend - and get used to it - up the pain thresh-hold once again - and smile.
Just the grumblings of a man in some pain - trying desperately to contain it mentally - when its a physical pain - sure cannabis helps so much - but often not quite enough - opiates just jam me up - so best just learn to cope with it - as best I can - and smile.
*I hope you are smiling some too Gry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi1dCBWQROw
Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag From Oh What A Lovely War
Just the grumblings of a man in some pain - trying desperately to contain it mentally - when its a physical pain - sure cannabis helps so much - but often not quite enough - opiates just jam me up - so best just learn to cope with it - as best I can - and smile.
*I hope you are smiling some too Gry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi1dCBWQROw
Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag From Oh What A Lovely War
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They sure were nice to me, but did not tell me much other than to say that my primary care dr needs to see me on Monday at 2:40.
Nausea is my humbler. A tub of really hot water with extract, curses and prayers usually works.
When it comes to pain, am able to use cannabis extracts exclusively, have been more than fortunate,
I have been and feel incredibly blessed. Which leaves me smiling more every day.
Nausea is my humbler. A tub of really hot water with extract, curses and prayers usually works.
When it comes to pain, am able to use cannabis extracts exclusively, have been more than fortunate,
I have been and feel incredibly blessed. Which leaves me smiling more every day.
I hope your doing well buddy.youve been really nice to me.wish there was something I could do for you but please be well
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Had an appointment with primary care Dr yesterday.
This experience brings to mind descriptions of formal dances in times past.
He has not encountered anyone with a combination of lung cancer and MAC.
He will pursuit the surgical option.
After more testing, he will tell me that which I have come to understand:
Palliative treatment is the sole option. Am fine with that.
I feel incredibly fortunate and blessed.
The quality of my life has gone up massively since this thread started.
I have gone from 115 pounds and being unable to walk,
to 140 pounds, to being able to spend time each day
on a staircase to increase my strength and stamina.
Spent about half my time at a local animal shelter.
I attribute the improvement to the wonderful people here who
been been more than kind and supportive.
While I do go deal with the Rockefeller medicine machine, I lost
my faith in it years ago.
My respect for natural medication sourced through
indigenous cultures has soared.
I credit large daily dosages of cordyceps, reshi, and changa, along
with an abundance of fresh veggies and a vegan diet rich with a
variety of herbs and spices for my weight gain and improvement.
This thread, along with those who have participated in it, have
made a wonderful difference for me.
The pulmonary clinic wants me back three times next week
to redo the same tests which the health dept did a series of three of.
Olive View is a teaching hospital.
Will be there with with a smile on my face.
This experience brings to mind descriptions of formal dances in times past.
He has not encountered anyone with a combination of lung cancer and MAC.
He will pursuit the surgical option.
After more testing, he will tell me that which I have come to understand:
Palliative treatment is the sole option. Am fine with that.
I feel incredibly fortunate and blessed.
The quality of my life has gone up massively since this thread started.
I have gone from 115 pounds and being unable to walk,
to 140 pounds, to being able to spend time each day
on a staircase to increase my strength and stamina.
Spent about half my time at a local animal shelter.
I attribute the improvement to the wonderful people here who
been been more than kind and supportive.
While I do go deal with the Rockefeller medicine machine, I lost
my faith in it years ago.
My respect for natural medication sourced through
indigenous cultures has soared.
I credit large daily dosages of cordyceps, reshi, and changa, along
with an abundance of fresh veggies and a vegan diet rich with a
variety of herbs and spices for my weight gain and improvement.
This thread, along with those who have participated in it, have
made a wonderful difference for me.
The pulmonary clinic wants me back three times next week
to redo the same tests which the health dept did a series of three of.
Olive View is a teaching hospital.
Will be there with with a smile on my face.
M
moose eater
Eyes to the Sun, back to the wind.
Thanks for that, Gry.
In the end, the best we can say is we did our part, or not. Seems to me that you're doing your part.
Thanks for that, Gry.
In the end, the best we can say is we did our part, or not. Seems to me that you're doing your part.
Crossing the Bar comes to mind, Gry. Safe passage, friend.
