"The world in all its mystery and difficulty cannot be improved upon, only experienced." Taoist belief I agree. The world in all its mystery and difficulty cannot be improved upon nor changed; it can only be experienced. That is actually a relief. When I saw my loved one yesterday, he was not doing as well. Felt he could not breathe. Almost panicky. I called the nurse who took his oxygen levels, and they were good. So, she decided it must be anxiety, and they chose to give him some medication for that. It must be terrifying for the people with dementia to know - on some level - that things are so awry. He also said the people "there" (at the facility) took good care of him, and I was so glad to hear him say that. It must help him to know they are taking good care of him.
Knowing that we cannot improve upon the world sets us free from tying to change situations beyond our control. Things like the progression of dementia. We do better to experience the nuances that accompany that journey, and to help smooth the way for ourselves and our loved one.
Dec 22, 2014
Experiencing Life
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