Death like a daycare

Death doesn't have to be sad. Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Like a good book. If we live every day doing what our lives and the world puts in front of us with goodwill, passion, respect for the lives of others, optimism, and grace, then when we finally close our eyes we will be able to do so with a smile on our face. Without death, there is no beauty, no love, no next-level appreciation.

An example I like to think about is the one with the kid in the daycare. When he is in a daycare, he plays with his friends, does everything he wants, and enjoys himself. Then the mom comes and tells him it's time to go. She says "You have somewhere to be." His friends get sad and so does the kid. But even at a young age, the little one knows that he has to do what mom says because she is looking out for him. Mom knows best after all. So he waves goodbye to his friends, takes hold of his mom's hand, and with a smile leaves the daycare.

This is how death should be viewed. As us living in a huge daycare where we have the choice to do whatever we want. Enjoy yourself like a little one in daycare.

Then when it's time to leave with death, (the mother of your soul) you greet it warmly and with a smile. You're able to smile because you've enjoyed your time here and know you have somewhere else to be. Although that may be it, you know you've enjoyed your time here laughing, playing, and helping as many people as you can.

To leave hand in hand and with a smile when that time comes.