What are the lessons I learned on this trip? That it makes more sense to travel out of love and money is no issue.
Sir is dying from metastatic colorectal cancer. He has been fighting it and continued to see patients. The inevitable drag of cancer just sucks away all energy and even the most strong willed find difficulty making the body function.
After discussing with my colleagues, I came as soon as I could to see him.
I will have spent around 60 hours in the air and 3K in ticket prices to be on the group for 60 hours (only 2-3 of which I will have spent with him).
It’s important to chase after these feelings, They make you stronger and more empathetic.
It is also hard to acknowledge loss. In a sense it’s like that seen in Avatar where the wisdom of the elders follows you throughout the generations.
Likewise I will never forget sir. He IS such a compassionate and beautiful soul that continuously gave and gave and gave. This is the example of someone I would like to aspire to be. Ma’am also is similar, I came and she fed me even though she has her hands full taking care of him, managing her department, etc.
Truly an inspiration. And the young daughter full of life in spite of this difficult circumstance.
Truly a lot to learn.
From a body mind standpoint, the body was exhausted with this travel but the mind is at peace that he could see Sir.
There is no price on love.