When is the last time you were without your phone for more than an hour? When is the last time you actually chose to stop and look at the stars, instead of running to social media or Netflix? When is the last time you ignored your obligations to observe a squirrel running around the trees?
We as humans tend to have this attractive expectation that we’ll live to be a hundred…to experience a long life. We see ourselves with grandchildren and great grandchildren, waiting for family thanksgivings and gatherings. Simultaneously, we also nod our heads when someone says, “live each day like it’s your last,” knowing that reality really doesn’t care about our hopes. We tend to mentally stiff-arm the idea that at any given moment we could pass from this existence. We all know this is true, but subconsciously get lost into the most meaningless things. ridiculous drama, resent, our next vacation, unnecessary validation…the list is long. The reality is, many People who passed away felt they would live decades and decades longer, but the grim reaper had different plans. People leave this existence every minute of every day. Not a day goes by without the grim reaper making his rounds.
People argue with their spouses or lovers as they depart for the day, only to never get to say they’re sorry. Bullies find themselves clowning their targets one last time, feeling the horrific bouts of guilt as they discover they won’t have a target anymore. Loved ones get left on read as work duties take priority, which in return ends the last chance of communication in this life. There will always be a last time for all of us. We will all send one last text message. We will all make one last phone call. One last hug. One last drive home. One last social media post.
When we do leave this life, reality doesn’t care if it’s an expectation or second’s notice. Reality is harsh and unfair. It’s unemotional and rude. It doesn’t care about your next holiday or travels. It doesn’t care about your goodbyes or hugs. It comes when it wants.
My invitation to anyone who reads this, is to truly comprehend how beautiful this existence is. Even if you’re currently suffering, rather it be mental, emotional or physical…always remember that you’re still here. You’re alive…breathing and conscious. You’re a part of this weird experience we call “life.” How incredible is that?
Take time out of your stressful lives to be at one with reality. Let go of your chaotic thoughts and mental expectations. Watch the trees…observe the sky. Walking to your car at night isn’t without a beautiful visual of the space above. The darkness, filled with bright dots called stars, shouldn’t go unnoticed. Don’t let that bug crawl past you outside… stop and watch it. They have a purpose to fulfill in their littles worlds just like you have one in yours.
Let go of all your thoughts. Find a way to be in the moment only. Let go of all your stresses, fears, anxieties, hopes, thoughts…just be at one with being “human,” always be aware of this beautiful existence.
consider the lilies-
-Jarom
NO ATTACHMENT IS FREEDOM 