The Cycle of Life

[Daily OM]: For most of us, a natural part of the cycle of life is when our roles as children start to shift from that into caretaking roles where our parents are concerned. This can be as major as moving a parent into a retirement facility, or coming to the realization that it's necessary to check in with them more often than usual.

Whatever the case, such a shift is momentous as it signals a time of confronting our own mortality as we confront that of our parents. In addition, it can bring up issues about how well they cared for us when we were young. We may also find ourselves consumed with fear at the thought of losing them, even if we've been on our own for a very long time.

Talking to other friends and family who are going through similar experiences can be a large source of support. They can help us look at both the unresolved past and the unfolding present, and we are free to talk only about ourselves.

Sometimes we need the kind of undivided attention a friend can offer in order to deal with the material that comes up at this time of our lives....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...