After my sister, Cindy James, died, I went through a time where I didn’t care whether I lived or not – I just wanted to see her again and hug her and tell her I loved her…

I was not afraid of death or of dying (but I didn’t have children at that time…)

Are you afraid to stop existing?

Or do you believe in a spirit world after death (after the cessation of life as you know it)?

Do you think life is forever and you’ll just change form? Are we just energy that changes form after death?

Or are you simply afraid of the process of dying…of feeling pain?

Or maybe it’s not worth worrying about it if we can’t control it.

Or do you see it as an escape from everything—a freedom?

Maybe in examining our beliefs about death can we find out what our purpose in life is! (I know that was true for me.)

I don’t think any of us wants to die feeling our life has been a waste…so why don’t you pursue your dreams now.

Embrace life!

Think happy, positive thoughts and you’ll live longer.

Languish in your positive memories and stay optimistic.

And know you are valued and loved and appreciated!

Thank you for all you do to make this world a better place.

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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