My religion and my grief

In grieving my friend Ares, I found Hinduism to be my solace. The concept of karma; there is no plan - but things, bad things happen for a reason. It means that great goodness is happening elsewhere.

I wonder if my personal god Ganesha had a hand in this. Life was an obstacle for Ares' soul so it was removed...I think Hinduism can be a comfort to non-believers too. Imagine - the life you see, any aspect of it could contain my dear friend's soul. From a spider in your kitchen, a flower blooming in the garden, a magpie soaring in the sky.

His 21 year old mortal body was liberated from pain and suffering, but a core part of him continues. I believe certain human qualities originate from the soul: kindness, gentleness, intelligence. Those qualities will endure. His spirit still exists. If only he still existed with us...but his suffering was great. He has been freed. Depression took his life from us, but now he is free.

I just hope he is happy.

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