March: On Death

March 5

Today's reflection was inspired by another quote from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.

In one season you can watch the flower of a tree become pollinated and bear fruit. The fruit will be picked by a hand or eaten by animals or remain on its branch until it withers and falls to the earth to be taken back into the soil.

Do you hear it complain? Do you hear it wish for more time?

There is much we can learn from books and conversations and others, but do not forget to heed the lessons from the greatest teacher of all--nature. 

And do not hesitate to return to nature and become more like it in how you live your life.

• Reflection title: Does the Olive Fear Falling from the Branch?
• Creative inspiration: Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
• Reflection Question: Have I been working in harmony with nature or against it? What can I do better to move toward my end without complaining?