The Unlikely Buddha

When things get too complicated And you start to feel irate, Just remember this old adage: "Keep it simple, stupid!" It's easy to forget sometimes When you're in the thick of things, But it's always best to take a step back And think things through. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed, Just take a deep breath and smile, And remember the words of wisdom That have been passed down through the ages: "Keep it simple, stupid!" Unlikely Buddha. 2023

I'm not gone, I'm just not here,  I've found a new place to hold dear,  A different world, a different time,  A new life in a different rhyme. I've left the pain and the sorrow,  The sickness and the growing old,  I've found a place where there is no fear,  A place where I can always hear Your voices calling out to me,  Your love and your warmth and your light,  I'll always be here with you,  In spirit and in heart and in might. So don't cry for me, my loved ones,  I'm not gone,  I'm just not here,  I'll see you again, someday, somehow,  In this world or in another. Unlikely Buddha ©2023

Dear Grieving Friend, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that no words can truly ease the pain of losing a loved one, especially one who has passed away unexpectedly. But I want to offer you some words of hope and comfort, based on the teachings of Buddhism and quantum physics. In Buddhism, death is seen as a natural part of the cycle of life. When we die, our physical body ceases to exist, but our consciousness continues on. It may go to a different realm, or it may simply merge back into the universal consciousness. Quantum physics also suggests that death is not the end. According to the many worlds theory, there are an infinite number of universes, each with its own set of possibilities. When we die, our consciousness may simply move to another universe, where we continue to live our lives. I know that these ideas may seem strange or even comforting, but I believe that they offer hope for those who have lost loved ones. Death is not the end, but a new beginning. Our loved ones may...

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