The Song of Life
In the presence of death,
we must continue to sing the song of life.
We must be able to accept death and go from its presence better able to
bear our burdens and to lighten the load of others. Out of our sorrows should come
understanding. Through our sorrows, we
join with all of those before us who have had to suffer and all of those who
will yet have to do so. Let us not be
gripped by the fear of death. If another
day be added to our lives, let us joyfully receive it, but let us not anxiously
depend on our tomorrows. Though we
grieve the deaths of our loved ones, we accept them and hold on to our memories
as precious gifts. Let us make the best
of our loved ones while they are with us, and let us not bury our love with
death.
— Seneca (died April 12,
65 C.E.)
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| Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE - 65 CE) |
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