They Are Not Gone

Posted on June 9, 2013 by russtowne

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“Death has nothing to do with going away. The sun sets. The moon sets. But they are not gone.” -Rumi

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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19 Responses to They Are Not Gone

  2. joannerambling's avatar joannerambling says:
    June 9, 2013 at 4:06 am

    I like this death is not the end it is just the start of something else

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    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
      June 9, 2013 at 5:21 am

      Sorry, my friend. It is a bit confusing, partly because it is an imperfect comparison. The sun and moon become no longer visible at the end of their cycles, but just because we can’t see them doesn’t mean they are no longer in the universe. I view death in a similar way. Just because I can’t see a departed one doesn’t mean that their spirit has ceased to exist.

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  4. utesmile's avatar utesmile says:
    June 9, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Thank you for this today! We have Father’s day today here in Britain and it is the first one for me not sending a card, but love to heaven. My beloved father is always still with me! He will never be gone from my heart!

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    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
      June 9, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you for letting me know, Ute. I’m glad that the timing was right and it helped you. I’m sorry for the loss of your father.

      I’m glad that he was the kind of man who was worthy of your love. You are a wonderful legacy that he left for the world.

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      • utesmile's avatar utesmile says:
        June 9, 2013 at 6:16 pm

        You know what…. I am so confused… it is apparently next week, never mind, as you know how I feel about my dad, it does not matter which day really.
        Thank you for your lovely words, and my love is always there!

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  5. thoughtsfromanamericanwoman's avatar Patty B says:
    June 9, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Thank you – your quote gave me comfort as I remember my DH (dear husband) will never be far apart from me.

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    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
      June 10, 2013 at 7:25 am

      I’m glad that it brought comfort to you, Patty. It makes me feel good that the post was useful to you. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

      Russ

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  6. Charron's Chatter's avatar Charron's Chatter says:
    June 10, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    energy never dies–it transmutes to another form. 🙂

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  7. misifusa's avatar The Presents of Presence says:
    June 12, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Thank you Russ ~ my heart needed this one today xo

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