The story flashed across my Facebook screen today (which is about the only way I get news now): “Richard Bach went down in an airplane crash”.
The short article below contains meditations on what Richard Bach taught about life and death through the brilliant stories he wrote. But first, I want to add a personal note about this extraordinary human.
I met Richard first through his book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It was a bestseller in 1973, the year I was born. When I first read this little book, it changed my life. I didn’t understand everything he said–some of it bent old beliefs and thoughts of mine out of shape. Some of it made me feel afraid. I read it again years later and understood most of it because I had begun to walk the path of awakening in earnest.
I met Richard next when he briefly tried his hand at Twitter. That “chance” crossing-of-paths came at a critcal time for me. I was in the throes of writing my first book and feeling deeply unsure that my work was good enough to share with the world. Richard was kind enough to become a part-time mentor. In spite of his busy life, he read various things I wrote and came back with words so warm and encouraging that I was given new faith in myself. I am forever grateful for this man and his presence in my life.
Just yesterday, I received a note from him. He has been organizing a big get together for “the family” from all over the world–and I was thrilled to have the chance to finally meet this man in the flesh.
**Note: As I write this now, Richard Bach still occupies his human body. He is in the hospital and there is a strong chance he will continue walking among us for awhile longer. I invite you to join me in holding him with great love and honor as his Higher Self decides the best path from here.
Read my short article below if you’d like to know some of the things I learned from this beautiful man.
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Today is the big launch for Carol’s new book and I’ve also included a link to her page where you can enter your Amazon order code and get a bunch of great bonus items if you choose to get your own copy in either Kindle or paperback.
