The Sacrifice

Life would not be complete if one never makes a trip to the cemetery or columbarium.  Imagine where we would be if Siddhartha Gautama never learned about suffering and death.

So I took another trip to the War Cemetery.  To remind myself that there are so many things to be thankful for.

So many worthwhile memories I have had over the years.

So many people and things I have taken granted for.

There are so many young men and women here.  Gone before they could have given more in life.  But they have given; some in courage, some in vain.

There will be family and friends who still miss them after all these years.  They were taken before the family and friends could have a proper farewell.

Live each moment well.  They didn't know when their time would come to an end.  And honestly, neither do we.  Every moment alive is a moment we can choose - to curse, to swear, to grumble, to complain.

Or to celebrate.