Pride in our ability to care do for our selves seems almost innate in Americans. I am fortunate to be at a point where I am watching my children gain independence. The less fortunate side of me is watching my parents lose theirs and the struggle they face in accepting.
The cycle of human existence is one of progression from dependence to independence followed by some regression back to a certain level of dependence for most of us. We are lucky to have that time of independence. We cling to it. Certain gifts are hard to let go of.
When we can't let go, we cling. Buddha warned against the dangers of attachment. What gives us our sense of self can not be tied to abilities, possessions, etc. We are who we are by our existence. That is the gift of humanity, sentience. As long as I have "I", I have it all.
Accepting the conditions of my "I" is grace.
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