A monk said to me, at the time of brotherly loss, "according to our tradition, in 49 days, there will be a rebirth. Be quietly aware of the possibility that you may have an experience of him again - in the eyes or voice of new creature. And on that day, it may give you comfort to make a proclamation to the Universe to celebrate the return... what will you say?"
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"brace yourself"
Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will shine. -V. H.
