Straight Talk by Nimfa L. Estrellado Life has purpose if we choose to find it and strive towards its fulfillment. But what of one’s dem...
Straight Talk
by Nimfa L. Estrellado
Life has purpose if we choose to find it and strive towards its fulfillment. But what of one’s demise? When the death of someone whom we hold dear comes too soon and unexpectedly, what purpose does it serve? What reason will satisfy those who are left behind?
Some live very long lives, while others inexplicably do not. What determines how long our lives will be?
We can choose to believe that all things are accidental and that death comes merely by chance. Men of science assert that everything is the result of entropy and chaos. Therefore, even our deaths are merely the product of random occurrence, uncertain and unpredictable.
However, believing this may prompt us to become obsessed with our safety and health. The sheer randomness of it all may make us so afraid that we are driven almost to the brink of paranoia.
On the other hand, we can choose to believe that death comes predetermined by some higher power. But if this is the case, will this not move us to question the wisdom of celestial justice? The unforeseen death of loved ones will often shake the foundations of our faith. It may even break it.
Therefore, the paradox is clear.
On the one hand, the absence of faith and the belief in the randomness of the universe frees us from the risk of spiritual anguish. But it renders both life and death meaningless. Having faith on the other hand, comes with it the possibility of it being shattered by the pain of incomprehensible loss.
The one true conclusion we can arrive at is that life is precious no matter what we believe. And we must necessarily accept that all life comes to an endFeature Articles, unexpectedly or not. Sorrow is but a natural consequence of losing someone close to us. And this should move us to appreciate and value more deeply the people around us especially those whom we hold dear.
Appreciating our existence requires a perspective that looks at it in its entirety. Like reading a book, we cannot say whether it is good or bad without knowing the whole tale. The same principle applies to life itself.
Life is a series of events, each one leading inexorably to the next. And in order for us to see the bigger picture, we must look at and appreciate each event that occurs. Life is constant motion. We appear to be endlessly moving towards the future, perhaps even continuously worrying about the demands of tomorrow. Sometimes we forget to live in the present. We often fail to take hold of the instant and appreciate its fleeting passage.
Each moment of our existence is a thread that we weave into the tapestry of our lives. When our lives finally reach their inevitable conclusion, what tapestry will we see?
Every event in our lives leaves an indelible record in time forever written in history. And upon reaching the twilight of our existence, we will realize that the most valuable possession that will remain with us are the memories of these moments.
Every instant we are alive is therefore precious. Let us seize every moment and relish its significance. The evanescence of our very existence should move us to see each instant as a chance to make a new and pleasant memory. Let us constantly create good memories especially with the people who matter. Because upon reaching the end of our life’s journeyArticle Search, all that we will leave behind are these memories.
Life has purpose if we choose to find it and strive towards its fulfillment. But what of one’s demise? When the death of someone whom we hold dear comes too soon and unexpectedly, what purpose does it serve? What reason will satisfy those who are left behind?
Some live very long lives, while others inexplicably do not. What determines how long our lives will be?
We can choose to believe that all things are accidental and that death comes merely by chance. Men of science assert that everything is the result of entropy and chaos. Therefore, even our deaths are merely the product of random occurrence, uncertain and unpredictable.
However, believing this may prompt us to become obsessed with our safety and health. The sheer randomness of it all may make us so afraid that we are driven almost to the brink of paranoia.
On the other hand, we can choose to believe that death comes predetermined by some higher power. But if this is the case, will this not move us to question the wisdom of celestial justice? The unforeseen death of loved ones will often shake the foundations of our faith. It may even break it.
Therefore, the paradox is clear.
On the one hand, the absence of faith and the belief in the randomness of the universe frees us from the risk of spiritual anguish. But it renders both life and death meaningless. Having faith on the other hand, comes with it the possibility of it being shattered by the pain of incomprehensible loss.
The one true conclusion we can arrive at is that life is precious no matter what we believe. And we must necessarily accept that all life comes to an endFeature Articles, unexpectedly or not. Sorrow is but a natural consequence of losing someone close to us. And this should move us to appreciate and value more deeply the people around us especially those whom we hold dear.
Appreciating our existence requires a perspective that looks at it in its entirety. Like reading a book, we cannot say whether it is good or bad without knowing the whole tale. The same principle applies to life itself.
Life is a series of events, each one leading inexorably to the next. And in order for us to see the bigger picture, we must look at and appreciate each event that occurs. Life is constant motion. We appear to be endlessly moving towards the future, perhaps even continuously worrying about the demands of tomorrow. Sometimes we forget to live in the present. We often fail to take hold of the instant and appreciate its fleeting passage.
Each moment of our existence is a thread that we weave into the tapestry of our lives. When our lives finally reach their inevitable conclusion, what tapestry will we see?
Every event in our lives leaves an indelible record in time forever written in history. And upon reaching the twilight of our existence, we will realize that the most valuable possession that will remain with us are the memories of these moments.
Every instant we are alive is therefore precious. Let us seize every moment and relish its significance. The evanescence of our very existence should move us to see each instant as a chance to make a new and pleasant memory. Let us constantly create good memories especially with the people who matter. Because upon reaching the end of our life’s journeyArticle Search, all that we will leave behind are these memories.
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