Mystery

What is death? Where do go after we die? Does our soul live on even after our body decomposes? Is life really only a phase that we have to go through? Is it painful to die? These and many more questions linger in our mind once in a while.

Practically saying, death is the only thing certain in life. It is necessary and inescapable. If people don’t die, just imagine how overly populated we are today. Just imagine the number of problems we would face – living forever with a weak, sagging body; running out of things to do because of old age; getting bored of everyday existence and of course overpopulation. With death, we are given the chance to change and regenerate.

Let’s try to appreciate death as a blessing. Blessing for being given the chance to rest and prepare for a new period in life. Let’s not hate it. Let’s embrace it.

Death does not hurt or discriminate. It strips us of everything we have leaving us with only ourselves to depend on. This gives us the chance to ask ourselves of what we have made of our life. What have I contributed to society? How have I touched other’s lives? Have I lived my life to the fullest?

Remember that in order to die well, you must have lived well too. Accepting the reality of death allows us to convey joy, inspiration and courage to others.