March 31, 2001
make the most of the present
lately, it seems i've witnessed more death than usual. loved ones, friends, pets, acquaintances. though we often try to avoid thinking about death, sometimes we have no choice. especially when someone close to us says goodbye.
there are so many emotions that stem from the death of a loved one... every emotion surfaces in its time, really. and many thoughts - memories of the past, concerns of the present, questionings of the future.
then you find yourself moving on... the living must continue the business of living. you learn, cope, adjust.
unfortunately, i think you also tend to forget the way death tends to put things into perspective. reminding you of your own mortality; of the value of each moment of life. reminding you to treasure those you love; to value simple things.
i'm not advocating a continual focus on death... i'm just saying that when it happens to someone close to you, it's worth dwelling on just a bit, if for no other reason than because it tells you: hey, buddy, you'll be gone someday. those you love will be gone someday. make the most of the present.
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