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76. 🌸 Love Surrounds You On Your Journey Home

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 03:51 PM

Sep 30

May it be beautiful before me.
May it be beautiful behind me.
May it be beautiful below me.
May it be beautiful above me.
May it be beautiful all around me.

Above and below me hovers the beautiful
I am surrounded by it
I am immersed in it

The mountains, I become part of it
The herbs, the fir tree, I become part of it.
The morning mists, the clouds, the gathering waters,
I become part of it.
The wilderness, the dew drops, the pollen
I become part of it.

From the doorway of rainbow,
The path out of which is the rainbow,
The rainbow passed out with me,
The rainbow rose up with me.
Through the middle of broad fields,
The rainbow returned with me

With the rainbow hanging high over your head, come to us soaring.

With beauty before me
With beauty behind me
With beauty above me
With beauty below me
With beauty all around me

It is finished in beauty.
It is finished in beauty.

'Sa'ah naaghéi, Bik'eh hózhó
The Night Chant

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This is my final update for SCE [View all] auntAgonist Sep 30 OP

Oh no! I'm so very sorry LearnedHand Sep 30 #1

thanks so much for telling us. We will miss him rurallib Sep 30 #2

RIP SCE kimbutgar Sep 30 #3

hear hear jaymac Sep 30 #42

Damn. RIP Bob.❤️ underpants Sep 30 #4

The DU community has lost a great contributor and friend. My deepest sinkingfeeling Sep 30 #5

RIP, SCE! And thanks for all the cats. Ocelot II Sep 30 #6

So sorry to hear this! 2naSalit Sep 30 #7

RIP, SCE, May your memories be a blessing to those that loved you. debm55 Sep 30 #8

Thank you for keeping us informed..this is truly a sad day 😢💙 Deuxcents Sep 30 #9

Damn, that's sad news. greatauntoftriplets Sep 30 #10

I'll really miss him Laurelin Sep 30 #11

My condolences. CentralMass Sep 30 #12

R.I.P. Bob Marthe48 Sep 30 #13

Oh my heart. If ever this quote applied to his presence among us,it is surely fitting for SCE: KitFox Sep 30 #14

Damn. progressoid Sep 30 #15

Oh, thanks for letting us know. pnwest Sep 30 #16

Rest well, dear Bob UpInArms Sep 30 #17

😭 RIP we can do it Sep 30 #18

oh no mike_c Sep 30 #19

So sad. This is a big loss for DU. He brought us smiles every week. IcyPeas Sep 30 #20

Very sorry. Loved his posts. Silent Type Sep 30 #21

He will be greatly missed but thought about every Sunday MacKasey Sep 30 #22

;-( elleng Sep 30 #23

Thank you for letting us know. I looked forward to his post every week. May he have a fortunate reincarnation, or diane in sf Sep 30 #24

RIP, Bob. rubbersole Sep 30 #25

RIP SCE! TexasTowelie Sep 30 #26

One of the greatest DUers of all time. I am thankful for the many years he made life lighter here. NNadir Sep 30 #27

Oh NOOOO! I'm SO going to miss him! CousinIT Sep 30 #28

Such sad news. pandr32 Sep 30 #29

Oh, no...how sad. Mad_Dem_X Sep 30 #30

RIP dear SCE. Nanuke Sep 30 #31

This is just heartbreaking Danmel Sep 30 #32

RIP ProfessorGAC Sep 30 #33

One big, beautiful light in this ever-more-dark world has gone out. AverageOldGuy Sep 30 #34

This is very sad. I am so sorry :( JoseBalow Sep 30 #35

Rest in the laughter you gave all of us MontanaMama Sep 30 #36

Thank you for letting us know. Collimator Sep 30 #37

RIP Bob. WestMichRad Sep 30 #38

He was truly one of a kind here and will be dearly missed. herding cats Sep 30 #39

Oh no! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 30 #40

Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this. DarthDem Sep 30 #41

thank you for letting us know. barbtries Sep 30 #43

Thank you 💔 godsentme Sep 30 #44

I'm so sorry to hear this. calimary Sep 30 #45

He brought joy to so many. Vibes to him and his loved ones. applegrove Sep 30 #46

So very sad to read this Grim Chieftain Sep 30 #47

So sorry to hear. Nululu Sep 30 #48

He gave so much to DU's sanity needs duhneece Sep 30 #49

What a crushing blow otchmoson Sep 30 #50

I am so sorry cate94 Sep 30 #51

SalmonChantedEvening aka Bob Clouds Passing Sep 30 #52

I am so sorry mgardener Sep 30 #53

Oh no karin_sj Sep 30 #54

This sweet, fun man will be missed. RIP, SCE. Greybnk48 Sep 30 #55

Crap. Rest in peace, Bob. Whyisthisstillclose Sep 30 #56

Thanks for the laughs Submariner Sep 30 #57

I am so sorry. hamsterjill Sep 30 #58

That got me. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. chowder66 Sep 30 #59

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. MIButterfly Sep 30 #60

SCE. BOB GATENBY. OBITUARY auntAgonist Sep 30 #61

Thank you for sharing this, auntAgonist FemDemERA Wednesday #237

So very sorry for your loss. In many ways, it is our loss too. He is already missed. appleannie1 Sep 30 #62

May heaven be Salmon Chanted Evening forever. Festivito Sep 30 #63

Oh such sad news catchnrelease Sep 30 #64

💔 irisblue Sep 30 #65

Peace and strength to his family. We have lost a shining star. LoisB Sep 30 #66

"""{ AllaN01Bear Sep 30 #67

... and the wheel turns. WheelWalker Sep 30 #68

May he rest in peace Wicked Blue Sep 30 #69

A lost CONSTANT around here. Prairie_Seagull Sep 30 #70

This is sad news. Our Sundays will now have less smiles and less fun. Polly Hennessey Sep 30 #71

Oh I loved you SCE! mntleo2 Sep 30 #72

So sorry to hear this. My sympathy to his family. Always loved his posts. GoneOffShore Sep 30 #73

I am seriously going to miss him Mr.Bee Sep 30 #74

So very sad. 💔 GentryDixon Sep 30 #75

🌸 Love Surrounds You On Your Journey Home Donkees Sep 30 #76

That was lovely. democrank Sep 30 #103

Thank you..I've only known the first part of this chant. electric_blue68 Wednesday #241

So sad to lose a beloved DU presence. And, I have to add, one of the really great DU usernames. :) eppur_se_muova Sep 30 #77

RIP sheshe2 Sep 30 #78

My deepest condoences, auntAgonist. choie Sep 30 #79

Oh nooo. StarryNite Sep 30 #80

He was a light for all. Sending you aloha and mahina Sep 30 #81

I am so sorry to hear that, my sincerest condolences. Pacifist Patriot Sep 30 #82

Crying Betakin Sep 30 #83

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #238

Welcome to DU, Betakin. calimary Sunday #245

sympathy flower cats for this sorrowful occasion orleans Sep 30 #84

So sad! Doodles Sep 30 #85

I'm sad to hear that Renew Deal Sep 30 #86

I logged in to DU every Sunday morning specifically NameAlreadyTaken Sep 30 #87

So sorry to hear this Picaro Sep 30 #88

He brought joy, laughter, and the wonders of nature into our house every Sunday. He will be sorely missed. surfered Sep 30 #89

Go in peace big guy. Eko Sep 30 #90

So sorry. COL Mustard Sep 30 #91

I am sorry to hear this Sanity Claws Sep 30 #92

A gentle soul that touched us all fargone Sep 30 #93

This breaks my heart BumRushDaShow Sep 30 #94

💔 CountMyVote4Reality Sep 30 #95

May he Rest in Peace Figarosmom Sep 30 #96

He will be missed Johnny Noshoes Sep 30 #97

This is very sad to hear, my heart goes out to his family and friends Bev54 Sep 30 #98

Saddened cachukis Sep 30 #99

Damn. I will miss his posts so much. Condolences to his friends and family Marie Marie Sep 30 #100

... SamKnause Sep 30 #101

... Docreed2003 Sep 30 #102

Thanks for telling us auntAgonist, I'll continue the Sunday LOL Animals for SCE ralps Sep 30 #104

Thanks you so much! creeksneakers2 Sep 30 #174

Thank you auntAgonist Sep 30 #180

DU will not be the same without him. stage left Sep 30 #105

SCE was a wonderful DUer malaise Sep 30 #106

Rest well SCE berniesandersmittens Sep 30 #107

We'll all meet you some day BaronChocula Sep 30 #108

The loss of SCE leaves a huge hole in the very heart of DU. 3catwoman3 Sep 30 #109

Thank you for the update, sad as it is. democrank Sep 30 #110

RIP, Bob nuxvomica Sep 30 #111

I knew SCE for nearly the entire time he was here with us at DU. He was a good friend. Aristus Sep 30 #112

I am so sad to hear this. RiP dearest SCE ms liberty Sep 30 #113

Resquiat in Peace, Some Enchanted Bob IbogaProject Sep 30 #114

Oh no!!! orangecrush Sep 30 #115

I'm so very sorry. He was my Sunday morning wake up. I will miss him. flashman13 Sep 30 #116

so sorry to all who loved him Kali Sep 30 #117

I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all his loved ones here. highplainsdem Sep 30 #118

Rest easy with the kittehs, Bob. LudwigPastorius Sep 30 #119

I will really miss his posts Jarqui Sep 30 #120

I read "Willow Grove" and I said, "Hey that's near me!". BigmanPigman Sep 30 #121

🙏❣️ littlemissmartypants Sep 30 #122

I send my deepest condolences lindalou65 Sep 30 #123

I'll miss the Sunday morning OPs with SCE DinahMoeHum Sep 30 #124

Sad day AKwannabe Sep 30 #125

So sorry to hear that. red dog 1 Sep 30 #126

Condolences Duncanpup Sep 30 #127

Peace be with you Wild blueberry Sep 30 #128

His loss is felt. BadgerMom Sep 30 #129

Hail the Traveler! Deep State Witch Sep 30 #130

... defacto7 Sep 30 #131

Dang. Iggo Sep 30 #132

So much sadness for one who shared so much joy maineac Sep 30 #133

Now cracks a noble heart OldSWODog Sep 30 #134

I am so sorry to hear this Lulu KC Sep 30 #135

I hope somehow he knew TNNurse Sep 30 #136

The first star I see tonight will reflect his light and enchant our evening. Efilroft Sul Sep 30 #137

God Speed Bob proud patriot Sep 30 #138

He's in a better place Pas-de-Calais Sep 30 #139

To SCE's family, aAKesha, and all DUers mourning SCE, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. HeartsCanHope Sep 30 #140

For the joy you gave us, you will be sorely missed tavernier Sep 30 #141

... ancianita Sep 30 #142

RIP Dear SCE ReRe Sep 30 #143

Such a loss PatSeg Sep 30 #144

auntAgonist .......... Upthevibe Sep 30 #145

Oh, no. It's as if everyone's going now. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 30 #146

I can think of few folks who will be missed more - TBF Sep 30 #147

I am so sorry to hear of his death. He has been a beloved institution here at DU. I can't begin to imagine generalbetrayus Sep 30 #148

Cross gently, Bob. You brought so much joy to so many... thank you. n/t TygrBright Sep 30 #149

Cross gently, Bob. You brought so much joy to so many... thank you. n/t TygrBright Sep 30 #150

Rest In Paradise, SalmonChantedEvening (Bob) Niagara Sep 30 #151

I am deeply saddened... GiqueCee Sep 30 #152

My heart goes out to you and the rest of his loved ones. femmedem Sep 30 #153

Very saddened by this news SaveOurDemocracy Sep 30 #154

So sorry 🙏 RIP Bob TommieMommy Sep 30 #155

It is with a grief stricken heart that I thank you for so JMCKUSICK Sep 30 #156

RIP, SCE Alice Kramden Sep 30 #157

For us, SCE planted seeds KT2000 Sep 30 #158

💔 chia Sep 30 #159

God speed, Bob! intheflow Sep 30 #160

Words fail me synni Sep 30 #161

SCE touched all our hearts mnhtnbb Sep 30 #162

Seems like the end of a DU era Blue Owl Sep 30 #163

Through tears and memories of joy brought. Solly Mack Sep 30 #164

So very sorry sdfernando Sep 30 #165

I am so very deeply sorry. 😞 nt Javaman Sep 30 #166

So sad to see this. redwitch Sep 30 #167

Tears over the loss of someone creeksneakers2 Sep 30 #168

R.I.P. dear SCE gademocrat7 Sep 30 #169

So sorry to hear this. 70sEraVet Sep 30 #170

RIP SCE John Coktosten Sep 30 #171

"Though SCE is gone, his spirit on DU lives on". RIP Emile Sep 30 #172

I was such a fan Smilo Sep 30 #173

What sad news. He was a truly good soul. Swede Sep 30 #175

Oh so sorry! Safe passage SCE. AllyCat Sep 30 #176

I'm just now seeing this. And I'm heartbroken. Dem2theMax Sep 30 #177

I'm sorry to learn this. Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 30 #178

I have no words. I thank SCE for years of smiles and laughs. Ziggysmom Sep 30 #179

Sundays will never be the same here. Gimpyknee Sep 30 #181

Oh, no! So sad! tblue37 Sep 30 #182

My heart is so heavy. Bob babylonsister Sep 30 #183

Rest in Peace SCE LittleGirl Sep 30 #184

Thanks, Bob, for the laughs and the joy you brought to Sundays JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 30 #185

The world is a little darker today. rationalcalgarian Sep 30 #186

So sorry to hear this Old Terp Sep 30 #187

Thank you, Bob MysteriousStranger Sep 30 #188

Bob was some of God's best work.. Permanut Sep 30 #189

We needed to know. Thank you. auntAgonist for your conscientious updates. soldierant Sep 30 #190

I love that quote. babylonsister Sep 30 #198

I am so sad to hear this. Trueblue Texan Sep 30 #191

RIP SCE c-rational Sep 30 #192

RIP Codifer Sep 30 #193

Thank you. Rest in peace SCE, and thank you for all the love, compassion and humor. 58Sunliner Sep 30 #194

He was a great part of our little world. byronius Sep 30 #195

A DU icon ornotna Sep 30 #196

RIP Robert... CaptainTruth Sep 30 #197

Rest In Peace JustinBulletin Sep 30 #199

RIP SCE Roy Rolling Sep 30 #200

SCE Gave DU Members the Best Gift of All FloridaDAR Sep 30 #201

Thank you for the update. FemDemERA Sep 30 #202

I'm so sorry to hear this. WinstonSmith4740 Sep 30 #203

I'm sad to hear this cmos_sue Sep 30 #204

First responders cmos_sue Sep 30 #208

... FailureToCommunicate Sep 30 #205

I am so sorry MerrilyMerrily Sep 30 #206

He was one of a kind. Building community with humor and affection. JudyM Sep 30 #207

I'm so sad to see this. mountain grammy Sep 30 #209

Heartbreaking raising2moredems Sep 30 #210

Thank you for letting us know. mwmisses4289 Sep 30 #211

Damn. RIP. area51 Sep 30 #212

Will be so missed. Dear_Prudence Sep 30 #213

Aww he was an absolute gem... róisín_dubh Sep 30 #214

He was a good guy TlalocW Wednesday #215

Just saw this Bayard Wednesday #216

A very sad loss for his family and certainly for DU Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #217

Fair winds at your back, SCE. EuterpeThelo Wednesday #218

Thanks so much! auntAgonist Wednesday #222

Thank you so much for letting us know. I am in tears. colorado_ufo Wednesday #219

Thank you for all the joy you brought us. murielm99 Wednesday #220

I am so sorry. He brought so much happiness and comfort to so many. catrose Wednesday #221

A soul with only love to share..... peacebuzzard Wednesday #223

Bob was a blessing to us all. He is already missed. RIP, SCE! Ilsa Wednesday #224

I am heartbroken at this news, he was such a ray of sunshine to so many of us! lark Wednesday #225

... mercuryblues Wednesday #226

Very sorry to hear this news sestina Wednesday #227

Thanks for the update. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #228

Bob will shine on in our hearts forever! mentalsolstice Wednesday #229

rest in peace sce....from rayma dawn5651 Wednesday #230

Feeling so very sad for our loss . . . Michiblue Wednesday #231

Aw crap....I'm so sorry. PCIntern Wednesday #232

I am heartbroken and saddened deeply by this news. Moostache Wednesday #233

Very sorry to hear this angrychair Wednesday #234

Please accept my condolences. n/t malthaussen Wednesday #235

What terrible, terrible news. I hope his passing was easy and quick. BobTheSubgenius Wednesday #236

You said it all ... auntAgonist Friday #242

It was the very, very least I could do. BobTheSubgenius Friday #243

Oh no - so sorry to hear this haele Wednesday #239

Oh, RIP Dear SCE. Bringing laughter, cuteness, and beauty to all of us here. electric_blue68 Wednesday #240

I was afraid to open DU today Phentex Friday #244