Tag Archives: Carl

Joy: The Antidote to Misery and Suffering

Posted on October 24, 2011 by davidlazaroff

To pursue joy is not to whitewash the challenges and sadness of life. Sadness, fear, and challenges are very real experiences.  These experiences distract us from the joys of life and it is critical to the happiness of everyone to … Continue reading →

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The Upward Spiral of Joy

Posted on October 3, 2011 by davidlazaroff

Today has everything the world offers.  Look no further for your next action or your next joy.  The door to the world of joy is open today. Beware expectations of the future.  We have only today.  Today the world turns.  … Continue reading →

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Frail and Laughing

Posted on January 5, 2011 by davidlazaroff

Carl’s time in his body is nearing completion.  His weight continues to drop from about 230 lbs. a year ago to about 170 lbs. today.  His body is bony.  He is stooped over when sitting and when standing or shuffling … Continue reading →

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Double Rainbow

Posted on October 25, 2010 by davidlazaroff

I accelerate onto I-25 for my 20 minute commute to work.  I’m in the sun and there are dark skies to the West.  WOW!  A double rainbow like none I’ve ever seen before!  The morning sun illumination of the coming … Continue reading →

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Key to World Peace Found With Elderly and Frail

Posted on September 24, 2010 by davidlazaroff

Every time an ability recedes I look to find what life is offering that is workable and enjoyable. Life is always offering adventure and joy. We can always find them when we look for them.
Carl teaches me that the power of raising an eyebrow and sporting a half-cocked grin is more precise communication than any lengthy explanation… as long as I’m paying attention. Continue reading →

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Look for What You Like

Posted on September 23, 2010 by davidlazaroff

When you make your life about what you like that is possible, accessible, and available, then you are actively receiving what life is offering. When our mind strays from this, then our attention is nurturing something we do not like. Continue reading →

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A New World

Posted on September 22, 2010 by davidlazaroff

Sitting with Carl, I look at him. “What world are you in now?”, I wonder. With Alzheimer’s, every moment can be a new world. I look in his eyes. He turns his head to gaze out the window. His eyebrows rise, a smile emerges and broadens. Carl chuckles. I follow his gaze to the squirrel clinging on the trunk of the tree, tail twitching. In this moment I enter Carl’s world and I am with him completely. Life is good. Continue reading →

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All the Time In the World

Posted on September 20, 2010 by davidlazaroff

Hey! What’s the rush? You have all the time in the world. Are you forgetting that? Continue reading →

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Cure for All Suffering Found!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by davidlazaroff

Do you notice that when you are full with joy, there is no room for sadness or suffering? Continue reading →

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