Death Is Certain, Life Is Not.

Death is a word that can scare anyone into living, but life is a word that can scare anyone to death.

I first said that back in 2007 (maybe 2008?) and it's something I hold to be very true.

Honestly speaking, death is terrifying. But life; that's the real nightmare.

Sometimes I think about the pros and cons to both.

As an example here's one pro and one con to each;

Life- Pro: life is a gift, and it is not certain. Con: Pain and suffering, from all angles.

Death- Pro: Peace. Con: Losing everyone. (things are not important, but the people are)

A lesson well learned is that death is certain, life is not.

Death, it's inevitable. It WILL happen. There is nothing that we can do about it.

Life...life is not a promise, it can be taken at anytime.

Life can be taken before we even begin the process.

Life is a gift that should be cherished.

How do you cherish something so short (in comparison)?

By living each and every moment like it was the last.

By loving with all you have and respect all life.

I can feel the life being siphoned right out of my veins, sometimes.

But others, I feel the life pouring right back.

I've always been the curious type.

So I've asked, many times, 'why?'

One simple word, but such a big question.

I've gone everywhere from priests to random people.

Nobody really knows.

I specify that I am not religious.

And that I do not want them to use religion to answer (or attempt to answer) my question.

And here I am. Writing a blog for everyone (whomever reads it) to see.

A blog stating that my question remains unanswered.

It will never be answered, I know now.

And somehow, I'm content with that.

Maybe it's because I know that no one is meant to know.

Or maybe it's because I've just come to terms.

However, I do love hearing other people's opinions.

I'm open minded to the extreme. And I love exploring other perspectives.

Anyone willing to share their thoughts, please do!

Discuss.