[Dialogue] RE:JAY'S COMPLETED LIFE

[Jean Watts]

Dear David & Lin,
What a beautifully profound eulogy for Jay as he continues forth without
this specific physical body to complete his journey of self realization.  As
I grieve with you over the loss of you son I'm aware of how connected we
really are with each other - as families, as communities, as mankind.  And
each of us is on the same journey and follows the same process but with
individual and particular experiences of gratitude, joy, sorrow, etc. along
the way. 
My loving thoughts are with you and your family while I hold you in the
light with grace and peace,
Jean 


Jay Zahrt Freed, Bodhisattva

It is with tears and laughter, sorrow and joy that Jay's family 
acknowledges the end of his earth-bound presence. As we gathered in 
the Iowa farmhouse in which he died we cradled his ashes in our arms. 
We remembered his too brief existence, and searched for the words to 
say goodbye to the man we love so much.

Jay, as we send you on your journey, we urge you not to stop in the 
dark places, but to spread your love as you travel your path. Many 
lives were touched by your gentle, caring spirit, and we defined so 
much of ourselves by our relationship with you. Your curiosity, 
ingenuity and creativity awed us. Your core beliefs included a 
reverence for the environment and a quest for peace. On the other 
hand, your cynicism could ruffle our feathers.

You despaired when we were in pain and yet you knew how to celebrate 
our joyful moments. You may not have recognized how you buoyed us 
through rough waters all these years, and we no longer feel fully 
ourselves without you. As we each return to our day-to-day lives, we 
remember your integrity and your chosen purpose on this earth-to 
reduce suffering. We carry forth your intention of lovingkindness 
into the world, with you in our hearts.

We love you.


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