tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post2959766380607561281..comments2024-01-12T03:42:23.259-05:00Comments on My Story Lives: "The Journey We Take Alone?"Claudia Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413419636028791932noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post-6839896624829581572011-05-31T08:11:50.074-04:002011-05-31T08:11:50.074-04:00Sandy, I admire your courage and thank you for sh...Sandy, I admire your courage and thank you for sharing your story with us. I can not even begin to imagine how difficult it has been for you. But pray that the universe gives you the strength to carry on in your struggle, and that the struggle gives way to miraculous moments of inner peace, beauty and joy with those you love. May you receive many blessings along your journey.<br /><br />Joan Daidone<br />Fellow travelerjoniwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637782679247225175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post-11512035989358475832011-03-23T02:47:20.415-04:002011-03-23T02:47:20.415-04:00Dear Sandy Prisant:
Just today, the spiritual c...Dear Sandy Prisant:<br /><br /> Just today, the spiritual conversation continued at the mental health clinic where I humbly serve as director. Andrew, one of my seasoned therapists and in-house philosophers, explored with me the meaning of life and the gamut of existential questions. All this occurred within the eternity of a few minutes when Andrew waited for his next patient to arrive.<br />We reflected on the fact that human beings have the gift of consciousness. We have been granted the ability to explore our mortality and the miracle of life. I also added my belief that we participate in tikkun olam, the healing and repair of the world. Although I struggle with my faith, I think we share the mission of healing and co-creation with G-d, if He exists. And if He doesn’t exist, we still share the purpose of making this imperfect universe a little better. <br />So it goes. Your words move me. And so I speak to you and others with my words. And perhaps, my words touch someone else and that person responds in kind. We are forming a chain of love and healing. Now, isn’t that what life is all about? <br /><br /><br />Dr. Mel Waldman<br />Psychologist<br />Director<br />WriterDr. Mel Waldmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post-46924031904217150302011-03-16T11:23:39.131-04:002011-03-16T11:23:39.131-04:00Dr Waldman
As we move through middle age and do n...Dr Waldman<br /><br />As we move through middle age and do nothing more than observe the world around us and humanity and nature behave in case after case, it behoove many of us to ask those existential questions, making us truly fellow travelers.<br /><br />A S PrisantSandy Prisanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469180943074887710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post-22065910487136804272011-03-14T07:58:55.415-04:002011-03-14T07:58:55.415-04:00A worthy and instructive project of import to othe...A worthy and instructive project of import to others, written with clarity and elegance. Thank you for opening up this dicussion!Femme Bothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709487574110845038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post-48008524561875139032011-03-14T07:48:30.714-04:002011-03-14T07:48:30.714-04:00An elegant, worthy and brave project of import to ...An elegant, worthy and brave project of import to others. Thank you.Nancy Dunlopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29727888.post-73763014555020493612011-03-14T01:20:25.703-04:002011-03-14T01:20:25.703-04:00Dear Alesander "Sandy" Prisant:
Your st...Dear Alesander "Sandy" Prisant:<br /><br />Your story touched me. I too have come close to death in my 66 years on this planet. I think about it a lot because of my own mortality, the loved ones I have already lost, and the tragic stories of the patients I have treated. <br /><br />Although on any given day, I may be an atheist, agnostic, or theist, I will pray for you. In the past few years, I have become more intimate with my G-d, Hashem (the Name). At this point in my life, I seek proof of His existence. I ponder metaphysical issues such as the nature of reality (Ontology) and the origin of the universe Cosmology). I also ask: What is proof of His existence? If He exists, why is there suffering and evil? Is there life after death? Is there a soul? Does the soul survive death? Are we reunited with our loved ones? Or is there just the finality of death, a cold coffin, return to dust and nothing more? I don't know. But I'm compelled to ask these existential questions.<br /><br />I'm coming along on your journey. Who knows what we will discover?<br /><br />A fellow traveler on the Road of Life and Death,<br /><br />Dr. Mel Waldman<br />Psychologist,<br />Director,<br />WriterDr. Mel Waldmannoreply@blogger.com