Yesterday we lost my aunt to cancer. This is my second aunt that has died from cancer. We lost her sister when I was in high school. Although we are very sad, we are relieved she is no longer in pain. No one should have to suffer like that. Cancer is an ugly thing that takes so many from us…too many.
These events in life bring up our fears. Death scares me. I know it is because I feel like I have so much more to live and want to do in life before my time here has come to an end.
Instead of hiding from the fear, I try to embrace it. Even fear can give you a perspective lesson in life. It helps me realize that you have to make each day matter, life is not a dress rehearsal and we can make the most of our time here.
Live so you don’t have regrets. Live so you don’t leave things undone or unsaid. Live now, not in the past. Don’t let what happened to you define who you are but choose who you want to be. Live now, not in the future so you don’t miss today and are present for those that love you.
Death can even teach a valuable lesson if we choose to see it. Sometimes it is hard to see through the tears but it will be there for you when you find peace. If you believe your loved ones are now in a better place, don’t you think they would want that for you too? Don’t wait, let that better place be here, now. Live because you can. It can be as simple as that.
Until next time,
Christy
