Julie, Thank you for your words: One that I didn't think to mention was willingness to die for that higher ideal. That is perhaps the defining characteristic of a warrior, don't you think? AND I can only stand in my own space in the world. I will hold this space that I occupy open for kindness. If that makes me naive, then I will hold my naive space open for kindness. It is my space. I can hold it open for whatever I like.
As for death, it is the only thing I am certain of in this world. It is merely the timing I do not know. With those as givens, it seems most pragmatic to me to live my life on my terms as long as I am here. I stand in this space with you... peace and best wishes, glory
