February: On Life

February 16

Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from E. E. Cummings' poem "Suppose."

Life wouldn't be what it is without Death: fleeting, fragile, precious. 

And part of Life is slowly building a relationship with Death. We see it all around us in many shapes and forms. Sometimes brutally obvious in wars, sometimes as subtle as a a flower losing its petals in autumn.

The important thing is to not run from Death, but to cherish Life while you have it--like an old man holding flowers on his head.

• Reflection title: Old Friends
• Creative inspiration: E. E. Cummings, "Suppose"
• Reflection Question: Understanding life is fleeting as a flower in spring, how will I live the days I have left, starting with today?