justBob Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Barbara Schermer, 67, died on Tuesday morning at 4:00am CST at home in Ajijic, Mexico. Barbara had been very courageous over the sixteen years she had bouts of cancer. She had many good years in between. Barbara was exemplary for her positive attitude and was much loved, even by those she only met in the four years we have lived in Mexico. She also gave anyone an example for how to live with death looking over your left shoulder, and she died with a dignity that would honor any Eastern saint. I told Barbara the day before she died that she might do so, and she replied in a small voice, "Dying's not good... but not so bad." And in her last two days she was in constant dialog with people I could not see: "There are so many people in the room," she said in wonder, and I felt gratified that she did not die alone. Our love continued to deepen, especially in the last four years, and will remain with me forever. Barbara’s passion for, and faith in, astrology never wavered. A true professional since 1974, she gave thousands of hours of consultation, with a compassion and insight that went far beyond the chart. She was the author of Astrology Alive and an internationally recognized teacher, having spoken at many international conferences. Her work integrated astrology with in-depth psychology and spiritual practice. As a counselor, Barbara was warm, fun, and gave her often stunning insights in a down to earth manner. She will be missed by all who knew her. If you see a black butterfly, think of Barbara, letting you know that she is at peace where she is now. Barbara wrote about, and embodied, Psyche, the beautiful girl who became a goddess. In Greek, the word “Psyche” means both “butterfly” and “soul.” Robert Craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Miller Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I did not know her but from your description she must have been a remarkable woman and I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I too am sorry for your loss but it is comforting to know that Barbara could see and converse with those in the room that you could not ... at least it is a comforting thought to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Beautiful words for a beautiful soul. So sad for you loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin K Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 We were so very fortunate to be counted among Barbara's "new friends" in Ajijic -- although from the very beginning she felt like an old friend. Bob, although we are away right now, we are both with you in spirit. We'll share a bottle of good red or a pot of delicious black tea when we return, and toast the amazing human that Barbara was. I think Barbara would have liked this (from Rodney Smith's "Lessons from the Dying"): "Affection remains viable whether the person is in the same room, across the country, or dead. As a Shoshone medicine man said, "If the dead be truly dead, why should they still be walking in my heart?" All our love, Erin and Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss but I am grateful that Barbara had someone like you to share her life with. Even now, your words of her experience at the end mean so much to so many of us. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I'm truly sorry for your loss & thank you for sharing what she was like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry for your loss, but joyful to know Barbara was loved, you are a loving and full of compassion Bob. It was a pleasure to know Barbara wayne and maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I did not know Barbara but, I have seen so many people die from cancer. It can be so ugly. I know there are billionaires like Bill Gates and others which gave something like 20 billion to Africa. What if they kept their zillions in America for cancer cures or new energy source. They could help the whole world. Sorry for hijacking the thread but trust me I have seen too much death in my life and this moves me. RIP Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natbug Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss, she sounds like she was an amazing person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHV Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Barbara was a member of our women's cancer & life threatening disease group & we all send our strength & support to you Bob & will take a moment in next group to honor & her life & memory. Be at peace w/yourself & your grief...VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBearII Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I am sorry not to have known Barbara as she was obviously an amazing person who can be a beacon to us all in dealing with the inevitable. I was just singing Ave Maria in the rotunda of my house, despite my being non-religious, it is a great song, and I will go sing it once again for Barbara. May she rest in peace. I hope you will forgive me doing this as I did not know her, but we are all together in this, are we not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBob Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I added more to the words about Barbara. How could I not have mentioned her life-long love of the stars. Barbara’s passion for, and faith in, astrology never wavered. A true professional since 1974, she gave thousands of hours of consultation, with a compassion and insight that went far beyond the chart. She was the author of Astrology Alive and an internationally recognized teacher, having spoken at many conferences around the world. Her work integrated astrology with in-depth psychology and spiritual practice. As a counselor, Barbara was warm, fun, and gave her often stunning insights in a down to earth manner. She will be missed by all who knew her. If you see a black butterfly, think of Barbara, letting you know that she is at peace where she is now. Barbara wrote about, and embodied, Psyche, the beautiful girl who became a goddess. In Greek, the word “Psyche” means both “butterfly” and “soul.” My thanks to all for your comments. Robert Craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Oh "Cousin Bob", I am so sorry for your loss. I was truly fortunate to know Barbara,even for a short time. What a lovely tribute - I will be watching for a black butterfly. And know that she is at peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 We're so sorry for your loss, Bob. Barbara had an incredible spirit and I am imagining that spirit has only expanded outward and upward, now sharing the same space and energy as the stars she loved so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptarte_22@yahoo.com Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 So sorry for your loss....and know that Barbara impacted many with her insightful lectures and informative talks at Open Circle. I too believe she was connecting with those who had gone before her as she prepared to go to the stars...and that is a wonderful comforting thought. And I have black and all colored butterflies to watch for on behalf of loved ones who have passed... Be well, and at peace in this time of remembrance and grieving.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOLINDA MARSHALL Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Thank you so much for your beautifully written and loving tribute of my friend. Barbara and I didn't get to spend much time together in this life but we had an immediate and deep connection and I'm only sorry that it didn't work out for me to get to meet you earlier. As a fellow astrologer we would both marvel at the many similarities in our charts, and perhaps it was that which brought us an immediate affinity. She also graced me with some wonderful music that have been favorites of mine since she was in our home with Jeff and Danick Jawer... one of my most favorite memories! Rosana, Keb Mo, and many other wonderful sounds live on in my appreciation of Barbara. How we lost touch for many years is very sad for me now. As I was coming from San Diego to Ajijic for three months, I was first amazed to find that you guys had moved here from Chicago! Such a tiny little spot in the world for us both to have found separately. I considered trying to contact you, but then decided to just give you your space. I considered it yet again when I found this beautiful tribute on Chapala.com... but it wasn't until I saw my first black butterfly within an hour of reading this that I knew I had to write and at least say hello. And as you have suggested, Barbara lives on and on in beauty and fun, and the Exquisite wisdom of the universe unfolding. Thank you for loving her so well! I send you many blessings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevalerieleigh Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Although I never had the pleasure to meet this wonderful lady, I have friends who did know, love, admire and respect her. I'm so very sorry for this devastating loss. You've written a beautiful tribute to her and I, too, will smile and think of her when I see a black butterfly. Thinking of you, Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Rest in Peace. Related note. I think death notices are important enough that they should have their own forum, instead of the posting buried with all other posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Although very sad it was 4 years ago ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 I just noticed that. June 2014. Sadly I do not think I ever met her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 So what it was 4 years ago. It is just someone remembering her. What is wrong with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moderator-2 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 OK but it is 4 years old. Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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