My 54 year-old brother collapsed and died at the gym as he was working out with his wife. Now the shock is turning to sorrow and contemplation.
Today I find myself questioning my own mortality. I have heard many people say that ‘Life is short’ and that is true. What I am thinking about today though is how suddenly life can end. Death has no regard for your plans, your future, your dreams and goals! Do we have a predetermined amount of time on this earth? Is our final times written in some book somewhere? In Greek mythology Atropos or Aisa was the oldest of the Three Fates, and was known as the "inflexible" or "inevitable." It was Atropos who chose the mechanism of death and ended the life of each mortal by cutting their thread with her "abhorred shears." She worked along with her two sisters, Clotho, who spun the thread, and Lachesis, who measured the length. For me my brother’s death – he was just a year younger than me – creates massive urgency in my mind to get more done, get more accomplished and fill my life with more memorable moments. Not sure if I can live every day like it is my last but I am contemplating the concept.
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4/22/2012 04:09:50 am
I am deeply sorry for your sudden loss, Allen.
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Christine Chester
4/22/2012 07:25:58 am
All you need it love. Memories that last are memories of love. The only thing that transitions from this life into the next is relationship. Everything else, our bodies, wealth, accomplishments, failures and successes fades away. What lasts is love. The loss of your brother is significant because of love. People die suddenly every day, but this death is shocking, deep and painful because of love. Because a relationship is cut short, because your experience no longer includes his active participation - there is a void, a massive gap that can only be filled with love.
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Tabitha
4/23/2012 05:34:13 am
So sorry to hear your sad news Allan! May you have strength at this challenging time. Much Love and Blessings.
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EVEREST DSOUZA
4/23/2012 10:51:08 am
Hello Allan,
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Thelma Lewis
4/24/2012 09:18:11 am
Allan
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Allan Marston
I have written many blogs over the years so I am going to keep this one as my way of keeping in touch with my friends. The Secret Killer
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