A Moment of Silence (for Heath and all of us)

[mvansand76]

I played one of Heath's favorite songs instead.

We miss you so much, Heath, I hope you realise how much we love you for what you gave us...

[Meryl]

It was such a gift to bond with Heath and all of you for a few minutes.  It felt very powerful.  Thank you again, Celeste. 

[YaadPyar]

Thanks to all who participated for joining in.  Feel free to continue posting your experiences. 

I love the sense of connection with the essence of what it means to be part of the human family in a moment of loving silence.

[Shakesthecoffecan]

Thanks to all who participated for joining in.  Feel free to continue posting your experiences. 

I love the sense of connection with the essence of what it means to be part of the human family in a moment of loving silence.

I felt connected with you all, and the ages.

[Penthesilea]

I logged on into chat, only to be quiet together with other Brokies. Maybe this sounds silly and contradictorily, but to me it made perfect sense.
I was glad to see Janice and Joe Ann in there.

[j.U.d.E.]

I went on little walk with my cats keeping me company - Brokie and Sayif (meaning 'summer'). Nobody but me around. It is probably too cold outside. But I felt warm and apeased, thinking about Heath's wake and the beautiful sunset and all the smiling people. I was thinking about his loved ones and also Jake. I hope he has someone to keep him warm and to comfort him.


[Sayif]


[Sayif and in the back Brokie]

j. U. d. E.

[Seaweed727]

Celeste,

Thanks so much for your most thoughtful idea.  Have read all the messages sitting here alone and in silence and letting the tears roll down across my cheeks.  As a part of the grieving I have witnessed too much disagreement, scorn and hate expressed at times.  Thankfully, that's not the case here as much and I wish everyone peace, but especially for Heath's soul, to his family, loved ones, and friends.

This has been a lovely gesture and hopefully carries as much healing power and understanding as attempted by Mrs. John Twist when placing her hand on a grieving Ennis' shoulder in the movie.

Thanks again.

[Ellemeno]

Earlier when I said we'd be at French class, I forgot that 3pm ET is noon PT.  So I was actually at an event with The Parrot Lady and her parrots.  She had three South American parrots who interacted with the kids and did stuff, as she told us about the rain forest. 

After a while she said something like, "And now, for something really special, I will bring out our only Australian parrot!"  Her saying "Australian," reminded me to check the time.  It was two minutes to Moment of Silence.  So, sitting there, with kids and parrots and moms, I had my moment with you all.  Love, Clarissa

[Jeff Wrangler]

I read a couple of prayers for Heath while I sat quietly at my desk.

[belbbmfan]

thanks for the video and the words.

I've already seen the playlist, Old Man isn't on it. But I'm sure I'll be thinking of Heath anyway. It's difficult not to....

HE DID, HE DID!! Neil Young apparently changed the playlist and suddenly there it was, solo, just him, his guitar and harmonica. I was fighting back the tears. I'm sure Heath did this!

It was a very special moment during an absolutely fantastic concert!