DEATH is a forbidden topic in most societies and people dread about it like a curse. To me, death is very much a part of life which is expected since birth. If babies are celebrated, it only makes sense that a person leaving this world should be a blessing and therefore celebrated in a joyful manner too.
As we can't avoid death which can happen anytime anywhere, we become more aware of the importance of things and the lack of it. Everything fades away in front of this realization. Understanding and embracing the concept of death, and that we may lose everything, our perspective changes dramatically as we start to focus on things that matter and we don't settle for whatever. We are reminded that our time is indeed limited and we shouldn't waste it by being afraid.
Why stress over things that are not really important? Why not focus on things worth pursuing? Ask yourself whether you will do what you are about to do today if today were the last day of your life? Do you realise that none of the things that you worry about will go in your eulogy? Things like your grades, your bank balance, material possessions which you can't take with you to the grave, your employment history, twitter followers and blog subscribers which no-one cares, and failed relationships are all trivial matters compared to the difference you make in the span of your lifetime.
'People come and go in your life but they never leave your dreams. Once they are in your subconscious, they are immortal." ~ Patricia Hampl
Do not be terrified of losing someone. Accept that mortality is inevitable and be happy for that person that he/she is free from the malfunctioned body and pain but that his/ her spirit never parts. How can the person be 'gone' when you have memories full to the brim? Be grateful for that person's presence in your life and let go. You might say it's easier said than done but I welcome death with wide open arms when my time is up, knowing that I have made a difference (no matter how small) in each person whose path I cross.
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