It seems to take me so long to attain spiritual growth. Yes, spiritual growth is not easily attained - but it is well worth the effort. Also it takes time - just as any growth takes time. One should rejoice at small gains and not be impatient - as impatience hampers the growth. Speak to us of death.
Death is a beautiful liberation to a freer living.
Could we but see a bit deeper into life, we would grieve at birth and rejoice at death. The memorial service should be a joyous farewell party recalling the good the person has done, reading favorite poems and singing favorite songs. If we did this, the liberated one would be rejoicing with us. A pilgrim's job of rousing people from their apathy and making them think may sometimes seem to come into conflict with a loving attitude toward people. However, if I saw a small child about to touch a read hot stove, I would certainly prevent the child from doing so if I could - and this would be a loving thing for me to do, although the child might not like it and might even scream.