Death Is Really Just Around The Corner

I don't like to get attached to pets but I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel some excitement when my brother was bringing two stray puppies back. But it's so funny that when we have such high intention about providing a good home for stray dogs, to feed and love them; and they in turn didn't want us and ran away on the first dawn. 

The phrase of not meant to be was louder than ever and was one that was also hard to swallow. But it really is about letting go and not gripping tight onto something. I'm glad to see that my brother sees it this way as well and cared more for the well-being of the puppies. He has the right intention because he's not stuck in the ego and his own selfish wants. It's about those puppies, not us. We do not own them so they will know what's best for themselves.

Yesterday when I'm lying down and not doing anything in particular, I suddenly caught this vision of images. In it I felt very deeply about how fragile an individual life is and how precious as well. It's the kind of feeling that touched something deep inside and I was moved by it. It's just one of those experiences where something becomes so crystal clear. And then it was gone. 

And for that brief moment I am very appreciative of my own life, because death is really just around the corner in the shadows of unknown. Again I feel very grateful to be one of the most fortunate people in this world because I have a roof over my head, around my loved ones, and there's nothing more that I want from life. I am just going to live it to the best I can in its honour.