ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD?

Believe it or not, Death can be our biggest motivation while we’re here on Earth. If you fear death or think its morbid to discuss it, you’ve been fed the wrong information or read the wrong books. Because Death is not our enemy but our ally. Birth is the entrance to our temporary human existence, and death is the exit back to our “true self”. Really, the only thing negative about Death, is our attitude about it. Fearing or ignoring death can cause many of us to live only half a life.

If we place death behind us out of denial, we’re ignoring the fact that sooner or later it will catch up with us. We are falsely believing that we have all the time in the world to finish what we started, and follow through on all we dreamed of achieving. We may take for granted the true value of our relationships with friends and loved ones, as if they will always be around. People with this attitude usually are the most shocked when someone they know has left Earth or when “they themselves” have been told, they’ll be leaving the planet soon. They feel guilt for not giving more of themselves to others or regret for not finishing their goals to the best of their ability.

If we place death in front of us out of fear, we will often make decisions based on fear as well. We’ll avoid many experiences, that although are a bit scary, could bring us profound growth and success. When we avoid things out of fear, we miss a huge part of our Earth journey. Its like skipping elementary school and jumping into college without the education to handle it. People who avoid things solely on their fear of death miss out on a whole lot. They tend to relate pain with death, which is impossible. Because pain is a sensation of the human body, it lets you know you’re still alive and that there's’ still time to do something about it. There is no pain in death.

Now, If we place death beside us, we use it as a reminder not to waste precious time. We understand that the time to act is now and not later. Because we realize later may never come. We realize the preciousness of our life and the lives of others, and we do not waste it. Death is our guide, our counselor and friend, reminding us that “NOW” is all there is. Death at our side reminds us that there is no tomorrow or yesterday. When we move forward with this conscious mindset, we leave fewer tasks unfinished. And, when its time to depart, we leave our life with greater feeling of accomplishment and contribution to humanity.
Don’t wait for the sudden, unexpected passing of somebody, or a tough illness to befall you to get with the NOW. Now is the time. Now has always been the time to cease the moment and live your dream and share it with others, …especially because, this moment could be your last.