A reality that has been reoccurring in my life lately is the impermanence of life. Earlier today I heard that a random acquaintance (friend-of-a-friend) had recently died. The saddest part of the news was not how young he was when he died - late 20's or so - but his newborn daughter that arrived into the world about a month ago. Now his widow is left to raise the baby herself, without her loving husband by her side.
Life is impermanent. There are no guarantees of how long any of us will be here on this earth. Something tragic can happen to any of our loved ones at any time - no matter how old or young they are. This is not an easy thought to accept, especially since we seem to believe we are invincible. Things like this only happen to other people, not to us.
I have been trying my hardest lately to really appreciate each day as it passes and to truly be thankful for all the wonderful people in my life. Since there's no way to know how long they will be around (or how long I will be around), I must love them with everything I have in me all the time. I must constantly let them know how much they mean to me and how much I love them. I must be very aware of every moment I spend with them. That way, when the time comes and we are forced to say goodbye, I will not feel guilty. Through my sorrow, I will look back fondly and know that I appreciated my loved ones for everything they are worth.
Sunrise doesn't last all morning
A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
It's not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
- George Harrison, All Things Must Pass
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