Important Things

Death is one of the few (if not the only) certainties we have, yet we all manage not to think about it. At least not when we can avoid it.

There’s a Buddhist master who teaches that thinking often about the possibility that we may not survive to see ‘tomorrow’, helps putting life in perspective.

Think about it. Living with the feeling that you may die any moment brings the urgency of doing that which is really important. It’s impressive how some things come right from your unconscious mind to your priority list once some serious thought is given to this teaching. Most interesting of all, one realizes that life isn’t really meant to be wasted with petty things.

Is there anything important you have to say to anyone? Is there anyone who needs your hug? Is there anyone who needs to know how much you care? Is there anyone you need to forgive?

If you have answered yes to any of the questions above, consider doing something now. I know how difficult it is to be brave and take action, but be warned that tomorrow may just be too late.