A friend of mine died two days ago. Not died as in died permanently, but she died on the operating table during a short routine procedure. She ceased breathing, her heart stopped and she had to be shocked back to life. Thank Goddess for that extra amount of energy that, together with her own life force and determination, brought her back. Her time has not come yet.
The thing is, we know that she may not have indefinite time, but surely not this soon. Because of a persistent cold, I haven't been able to see her for a long time, as I can't risk infecting her with anything, and I want to see her. I can feel that there are still things left for her to do, to see, to experience, and I am so grateful that she is here, and not on the meadows of the Summer Land.
But it is a powerful reminder of how precious and short life is. In the blink of an eye, everything can change; everything can end as we know it. That makes mindfulness and a presence in the here and now so much more important; to live life to the fullest, each and every minute of it. I am once again humbled by the greatness of life and the mystery with which Goddess works.
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