These past few months have made me think a lot about life and death. For me these two words are the ultimate dichotomy. I am trying to embrace one, but I fear the other. My cultural make up has shielded me from considering it. Why are we not more open about death? Why is it such a taboo subject? In the past I have tried to avoid thinking about it, but these recent months have planted its presence in my mind.
Before, death was black and dark and cold. My heart skipped beats pondering it. Facing the reality of it through the death of a loved one has calmed my fears. Now it is white and light and warm. In the moment flickering from life to death you can hear the hum of the hummingbird and the changing colours of its breast. You can hold onto its wing as it takes you from this life to the next.
Life really is precious. Death makes you realize that. I look at my life and feel very grateful for what I have and the family that I have been blessed with. We are here for such a short space of time on earth so I believe you should make the most of it. Spend more time trying to make yourself and other people happy. Try and avoid criticising or emotionally hurting people. Love others. Always love others. Hold onto your beliefs. Through death we may be physically separated from our loved ones, but spiritully never. Open your ears and mind to the hummingbirds!
