Maybe It Has Another Purpose
The world is still mourning the recent loss of some 176 people after Iran used missiles to shoot down a plane. In August we said good bye to my mother. This week-end I will attend my long time neighbour's funeral.Death is not fun. Some believe it has a purpose, other than keeping population growth in check. I am one of them.
In a reversal of tragedy, these are some of the things that run through my mind and perhaps yours.
- You are still here even though they are not. However you can't help but ponder your own destiny. Will I be here tomorrow; next year; in 10 years?
- If the death was peaceful and pain-free, you think at least there is that. If not you try not to imagine how they suffered.
- Certainly in my case and when the death is horrific or involves innocent little children, I question the existence and nature of any higher being or deity.
- For most it makes you glad that you and those you love are still here.
- If you are religious or believe in spirits, you wonder if they can now see you or know what you are thinking.
- It makes you think about the person if you knew them and THAT for me is the "spirit" part - the legacy.
- Along with #6, you wonder about things you should or shouldn't have done with the departed or said to them.
- If you believe in such things you wonder where they are now - in a better or worse place.
- It makes you realize that you damned well better enjoy all the things and people you can, starting RIGHT NOW before it is too late.
- Finally it SHOULD make you wonder how you can accomplish #9 while making life a little better for others so that one day others will be experiencing #6.
If you don't experience at least some of the above, you should start to question if you really are alive or ever have been.
The Brewster
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