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Jeff talks about the passing of his father... and the experience of profound Presence that was left. What is death, from a non-dual perspective... and from a human perspective, which ultimately aren't in opposition...?
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How does one reconcile with the loss of a loved one?
Welcome to this poignant video by Jeff Foster, where he shares a deeply personal account of his father's passing, who had Alzheimer's. Jeff reflects on the profound moments of his father's final breaths, offering a perspective on the beauty and mystery of death.
⚫️ Here are some top takeaways:
➣ The passing of Jeff Foster's father, who had Alzheimer's, brought a beautiful stillness in the room as he took his final breaths.
➣ His father's final exhale was a deep relaxation and release from all suffering, likened to returning to a state of pure consciousness.
➣ The ineffability of death suggests that his father did not go anywhere but became more present, returning to his true nature.
➣ The metaphor of death as taking off old, constricting clothes highlights the relief and freedom his father experienced.
➣ The paradox of death includes a sense of loss and grief, but on a deeper level, there is a recognition of continued presence.
➣ His father is now present in everything, from nature to the universe, living in a state beyond time and space.
- The human aspect of grieving involves missing his father's physical presence and experiencing waves of grief.
➣ "Love is as strong as death" from the Song of Solomon underscores that love transcends physical form and remains eternal.
➣ Embracing the mystery of life and death means meeting in the not knowing rather than clinging to concepts and dogmas.
➣ Gratitude is expressed to his father for teaching about love and inviting deeper into the mystery of existence, with an encouragement to viewers to subscribe for more videos.
⚫️ Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Final Exhale: A Deep Relaxation
02:30 - Ineffability of Death
03:50 - Metaphor of Old Clothes
05:00 - The Paradox of Death
06:10 - Presence in Everything
07:20 - Waves of Grief
08:30 - Love is as Strong as Death
09:40 - Embracing the Mystery
10:50 - Gratitude and Conclusion
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Thank you for watching this video. By understanding the profound moments of his father's passing and the beauty and mystery of death, we can find deeper peace and acceptance within ourselves.
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