Roots
I bought a house once. The sellers had lived there since it was built, which means it was their home for 28 years. They were older, and wanted the cash & to downsize to a small condo or apartment. Pretty common, especially in LA where home values grew beyond anyone’s wildest imagination, buying in the 1970’s.
Anyway, they sold it and got the cash. It was more than they’d ever been able to save, likely X4. Then their son helped them get a new place and everything was set.
But after a very short time, less than 3 months… the old man died. A few weeks later, she died too.
I don’t proclaim to have any great moral to this story… just a hint at a life lesson. We can’t put a price tag on roots. When you decide to move on, the deciding factor should be more than money, or if it’s money then find a way to let go of anything you’re holding onto. Roots can’t be pulled up without some mental prep, understanding and presence.
We can move through life easily with little attachment. Centenarians seem to have one thing in common. They let go of loss and adapt to change.
I believe this to be a fundamental key to the lightness of being. To carry less baggage and learn to let go.
Not sure who needs to hear it. Maybe just me 🙂
Love, Jude









