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I have a very holistic
view of death. Yes, on a personal level it can feel ugly and
hurtful, but it's also part of living. I would not want to live
in a world without death, either physically or metaphorically.
Death is a release from the current state of existence, and
clears the way for change and renewal. Often it is a release
from pain and suffering, as in the case of my best friend. I
believe she is a lot happier now.
I also believe death is not the end, and those that have died
are not gone... we will meet again, whether in this lifetime or
the next, or somewhere in between.
I find comfort in the
cycles of death I see in nature, whether it be as direct as the
food chain or simply the changing of the seasons. It teaches me
that life comes from death, death comes from life, and probably
most important of all, that nothing ever truly dies. Individual
expressions may change, but the core of who we are as a universe
stays the same. Everything is recycled and lays down the
foundations for future generations.
Even the pain we feel when loved ones die, we can use to become
stronger, more compassionate people with a deeper connection to
our world.
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