The Movement Of Life: Death

Death. It's such a dark, abrupt word. Such a dark, abrupt topic that is often left unspoken, undiscussed. But recently it has been a slap in the face for many people I know. And a shadow lurking for many others.

Death makes a ripple through the world and affects everyone. It affects a friend who affects a parent who affects a coworker who affects a spouse and so on. The death of a worldwide inspiration can bring people together. The death of a mutual friend helps spark new beginnings. The death of a beloved family member puts life into a new perspective.

Death puts value on life. Without death, there would be no fear of dying. Without death, there would be no well needed affect of a war or an attack. Death puts meaning and emotion into everything we do. It drives us to be the best person we can be. It helps us to set goals and work to achieve. It is how we progress, how courage comes to be, how heroism is of importance, how love makes us close our eyes and leap. Because there is an end to all things in this universe.

We have to accept death when it comes. Know that there is a rhyme and reason to all that happens and that the rhythm of life is not against you but is just simply beating. Tapping out God's lyrics to existence. We can learn a lot from death. We learn how to deal with emotional pain, how to comfort others, how to respect and enjoy life. Death is the end of a person's body, but success, achievements, relationships, souls; they are all left behind to inspire others. Death is the beginning of trials and tests for those left on Earth. A time to refresh our ideas on living.

Everything that happens is music. Everything plays into the complicated piece that continues to compose itself. The end of someone's body is a short rest or a slight key change. It changes in the smallest of ways, but has a huge impact. Death happens. Remember, though, that what happens has to happen to make music.

It may seem like the end of your score, but you're just simply turning the page.