On Death

Years ago, before I even got deep into Japan's language and culture, I lost someone close to me to car incident(to keep a long story short), and over the years, I had to teach myself to live without her by my side or serving as my guide, as she had the whole time we were together. It's been a long road, but now that I approach true adulthood, I feel ready to take it on.

Just recently, I learned one of my sister's dogs got out of their new home and darted about town before, as discovered through a call from SEAACA, she got ran down, as I've seen happen to many dogs before her-and likely many more after. My mom, especially, is taking it hard, but the reality is that no matter what we do, we aren't spared a trip to the end.

If everyone lived forever, then the earth would never be able to sustain us, and eventually it would be widespread suffering even for those in the upper classes, so it's a grim reality that some must ago as others come in, thus helping maintain some semblance of harmony and balance. Because of that, we should never fear the approach of the end, but appreciate whatever time we're given.

Enjoy the day the best you can, and live your days fulfilled and in joy, because when it comes down to it, it can all end with one smack in the shape of a speeding automobile, one shot to the head, one strike of lightening, one vein clogging in our heart, thus causing it to stop. Make the most of what you've been given, because when the end comes for us, then we'll know we gave it all we had, and leave behind something wonderful for those who will come after us