What can death teach us I wonder today.
I really dont know but I can try to think and share. I think the knowledge, awareness and acceptance of death can either make one depressed and fearful or more alive. Depressed and fearful are easy to comprehend but more alive?
If we knew that we had all but a few days to live, I think it would really affect the way we live. The things we value, the things we speak and the things we do would change. First, greed will not make sense as you will know nothing is going with you. Next you will be nicer for fear of God or you would want people to have a good last memory of you. Then you would like to express all that you can to all those you couldnt.. To say those extra love yous and be with the ones you want to.. You would not care what the world thinks of you as what the hell, life is almost over. You'd want to do what you had post-poned all along if you still have the time. You would love more, be a better human being and live every second possible.. That is if you dont waste what you have in fear and self-pity.. Knowledge of death brings humility for you know how easy it is for the show to be stopped at the slightest whim of the director (Mr. God).
So, I live everyday as if it may be my last. That if today God comes and says "Time up Sunny boy" I dont have to think twice before moving on.. with no regrets that I did not do my best... Any moment can be your last..
In this vast cosmos millions of years old I am not even a speck of dust, either in size or in time of my life.. With each moment that passes life is ebbing away.. So I do some good, love my people passionately, do what I can today and smile.. Improves the quality of my life and my soul..
You can learn from anybody. Even death.
