Death reminds us of the impermanence of life.
It's not that we necessarily forget, death just has a way of bringing it back into perspective. As cliche as it sounds, it reminds us that tomorrow’s never promised & all we really have is now.
It can also sometimes serve as a wake-up call. For me personally, as someone who worries & chews over every little detail, every little fear… Waiting until I'm ready… Well, f*ck. What if ready never comes?!
Life is meant for living – right here, right now.
I most definitely can't speak for all humans everywhere, but as a human myself, I think maybe that deep down we all share a common desire to be better, do better, grow further, love harder… Whatever it is, there is a common underlying urge for growth & for expansion.
And this isn't to say that we aren't already perfect & amazing as we are, because we are. I mean, think about it, no matter what you've done today, if you woke up this morning, think about what a gift that really is – to be alive – experiencing life in all its shades & textures, mundane moments & roller coaster events…
You are here. And that's enough.
But, what if alongside the gift of each new morning, you could also hold some space for the potential of the unknown that lies ahead? I mean, who knows what these 24-never-lived-before hours could hold in store for you!? The possibilities literally endless.
Initially, I planned to write about how “growth is on the other side of fear” & how “we have to intentionally & consistently explore outside of our comfort zones if we want to continue expanding”…
And while all of that is true, it's just not what was authentically coming from my mind or my heart or my hands as I sat to write…
Instead, what I keep coming back to is this:
Life is meant for living – right here, right now. So let your living be a celebration of life ❤️
PS: If you love to spend time at the beaches in Rincón — snorkeling, swimming, enjoying the beautiful surf — then maybe consider donating to the newly founded Rincón Water Safety Organization that was created out of the urgent need for ocean education and life-saving tools.