Nature encroaches on the cemetery - even in the City. C a rather reluctant, but always supportive participant, mumbles some comment about "This is why I want to be cremated. Who really visits deceased folks in cemeteries?"
Hmmmmm. . .At the time, I agreed with him. I would rather be cremated. I've always felt that way.
However, for some burial is the only option - especially if religion dictates so. And at first blush this pic looks like a bunch of unkept, disrespected final resting places. My immediate reaction was to be appalled.
But maybe, just maybe, this is exactly how it's supposed to work. Nature wholly reclaims the body and re purposes it. Eventually, the markers will erode - just as naturally as all other rock turns to dust.
Nature and time become the great equalizers - it happens to us all - not matter your station in life. Nature and time become the ultimate repurposers. Nature and time are not relentless and cruel but rather merciful, patient, and gentle.
For me it's tremendously humbling.
The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another. Thomas Merton
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