The Uncertainty in Life
It is difficult to see life’s impermanence. At one time you enjoy happy moments with your family and friends. Then the next time, some are having health issues. Heath issues that may cause an instant change in one’s lifestyle. More heartbreaking, some has suffered a fatal destination.
What happens when we are confronted with a harsh reality that there are certain things in life that must be faced head-on. Some unpleasant facts that nothing can save us from the experience.
While this awareness can be frightening, we become more cognizant of our mortality. We then begin to give more importance everyday that we wake up and get another chance for life. It is only when we understand and acknowledge that our time here on earth is limited, and there is no way of knowing when our time is up, that we begin to live each day to the fullest, as if this is the last one we have.
Situations make us realize of how vulnerable we are. That nothing can shield us from any unpleasantries of life. Then and then can we realize that life is important.
"Life is precious and incredibly fragile, hauntingly this only becomes apparent when something tragic occurs, but we assume we are indestructible.”
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I've started cultivating a sense of gratitude and thanking God for each new day when I wake up, Maria - from the bed I'm sleeping in, to the roof over my head, and healthy body I can move around in. I don't take anything for granted anymore.
This has helped me to stay centered on my purpose and not to waste any second of the time that's been given to me.
There's still some tragic and unfair stuff that happens around me that I don't like, but I've at least learned to stay grounded and not lose sight of my journey and the time given to me here on earth.
Appreciate the post!
Isaiah 😊
That is right Isaiah! When we are given opportunities, we realized how blessed we are and then we become grateful, thankful that every day is a gift we can enjoy, another day that we wake up, is another chance at life!
We become a positive influencer.
I, too have questions, lots of questions, as growing up, I was subjected to the bitter, ugly phase of LIFE. But when you realized the truth, that you can face those hideous experiences and break it down, you can get the power from that, use it and overcome the negative forces that can stunt you and hold you down. Then you WON THE POWER TO BECOME YOUR POSITIVE SELF!
Thank you for stopping by!
Cheers,
Maria🌹
So true Maria. I have had my day that rocked our world, when I survived by a hairs breadth after being hit by a car when training on my bike 4 1/2 years ago. Sometimes, you get hit so hard in life that you only have two options. Stay down or get up! We must choose to get up, move on, foster peace and love everywhere. bless you 🌹🚴♂️😊
Yeah, I can relate to that one Dale! We may never fully understand the "WHY"s of circumstances. But the fact, that we are still able to foster the LOVE in any place we are placed, I an opportunity.
Thank you for stopping by!
Cheers,
Maria🌹
Maria, this is what gets us - how uncertainty life can be at times
Girl, I totally feel you
My mom died from cancer and my father from a massive MI and it was those moments that I felt so utterly helpless.
I was so angry with myself that there was absolutely nothing I could do to save them
Life throws us these obstacles and we have to learn how to steer around them or jump over to deal with the effects that they sometimes leave.
I always tell my children that they need to put away grudges and resentment towards things and people because they don't know what's around the corner from them.
Maria, we never know what life will hold for us. And that's the reason why need to just continue to take one step at a time daily and do the best that we can.
Because we may never get that chance to make a better impression or to better or best.
Something may be just around the corner from us that can change our world and everything around us. It is best that we approach all things with an open and positive mindset.
Absolutely Twinnie!
Live a good life! Give if you can! Be a positive influencer!
We got this opportunity to be able to help! Maximize that chance while we can. For we shall never know when we have to give back that borrowed time!
Cheers,
Maria🌹
Life is indeed important, and as one comes to terms with the idea of our mortality (usually due to someone we care about passing) it can be a real battle.
I can remember a few years ago a job I was working. There were some young women who worked close by, and we would chat and laugh together.
I remember somehow death came up, and I mentioned the fact there were good odds I would likely be dead within 10-12 years or so, and the one young lady started crying. I felt bad, as I've come to terms with it so never gave thought it would pack the punch it did.
Sometimes the real struggle isn't facing the death itself, it's watching the oncoming collision and consequences for those one loves that is where the real battle is for some.
The training for life gets about as powerful as it can when it involves the door of death for sure.
Thank you for writing on such a powerful topic, one as you put it that reveals the ultimate fragility for all of us.
Regards,
Stingy
Stingy, you caused the same reaction from me as that with your co-worker! What the heck! Are you still dying? Why is everyone around me joining the death parade?
I had the very close encounter twice in my life. I had a different reaction as to the ones I am witnessing right now, that is why it has bothered me so much.
With my personal encounters,, the first one, I know I died and got thrown back to life. And stayed intermittently in and out of coma until I recovered
six months after. That was in the concluding part of my college years. My family and friends around me were so distraught, while I was at peace with it. Until now, I am still searching for my "WHY" on this experience.
My second brushed with death was when I was already in the US, newly married, had a car accident (I was in the passenger's seat), hearing sirens and people screaming, "Take out the body quick!" that rendered me disabled for one and a half years. Suffered a painful miscarriage as I was pregnant during the accident. Was diagnosed of Multiple Sclerosis. Unable to walk independently. This is when I discovered the greatest power of the mind over the body!
With these two major physical blows in my life, I was not emotionally struggling. despite the physical pain. I was at peace with whatever happens.
However, now I realized that there is so much pain if the person is not willing to give up life, and now is faced with an altering lifestyle, being made to be dependent on the very people that had regarded him almost indestructible. That the choice of death is better than the fight with unknown results. I almost wanted to share my struggles. But his mind and mine was not in alignment.
So this is a long road facing life's uncertainties. whether it leads to a positive note, only time will tell.
Thank You Stingy!
Maria🥀
Thank you for sharing.
Do you have any recollections from the time you died and then were in and out of a coma? I'm sure there is no way for you to make any distinction with any sense of surety on which was which, but curious just the same.
I'm not sure it's possible for us to understand the why of these things, or to accept the possibility there is no why, or worse, perhaps little more than a cosmic amusement for something of greater power than us.
Given how our perception flutters from place to place, and we become so immersed in it we lose sight of many things (this goes back to your duel, hah hah), drowning if you would in the moments.
Congrats on the merging with your intent to gain real knowledge on the power of the mind. I think the power comes from somewhere else, but regardless I'm left with the impression most never have that merging for whatever reason. Perhaps there is a bit of the shaman in you. :)
I thank you again for sharing so deeply.
Regards,
Jason
I don’t know what “shaman” means. I googled it! And if that’s what you meant, then I am not.
I know I have a little something in me, but I don’t know what it is, and I refuse to discover.
And to answer your question on any recollections I may have when I was in the brink of death, YES, I can vividly remember that until now. As I was looking at my thin, limp, lifeless body in a hospital bed, I was asking the very gentle light that was before me, “why am I still not dead?”. The response of “ You still have a lot to do for me” followed by me thrown gently into a tunnel of light.
One experience I would want to share, because this had ended in a very good friendship. As I was working in my unit, as is always, an intense area day in and day out, I was helping out, start intravenous line on one of the very critical babies we have that day. That very sick baby went to the Operating Room and came back, and the doctors talk to the parents shedding to them all the facts and how the baby would eventually end up, basing on similar cases we have through all the years.
I felt their pain, and ask them to go home and allow me to take care of their son. I worked so hard on that almost lifeless body, with all different lines hanging to keep him alive as that was the request that the parents consented. That they would take however abnormalities would result out of the surgery. The baby was left with only 50 cm of intestines in his gut, as all the rest has to be taken out as it remained fused from the time the baby was born. This was a premature baby that was born really, really sick. Fast forward, my husband and I were in this baby’s Christening, school graduation and now is in Fordham University in NYC finishing his college degree. This baby totally refuted the textbook’s claims on how he will turn out to be as he is now a very handsome looking kid that ended up with no problems whatsoever!
This is why I love my job. I touched every family I directly cared for. I have that special healing ability. And I open up to few who I feel that can relate.
Hope you got something out of my little testimonial.
Can’t discuss my mind over body phenomenon as this response will break the norms - it’s already too long! 😊
I felt comfortable sharing this to you as maybe it will just be you who’ll read this, as my other blogs will supersede this one!
Have a great day Stingy!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Life is incredibly fragile. Unfortunately, like you said we seem to realize this when something tragic occurs. Aging also triggers the thought that you have had more days behind you than in front.
Thanks for reminding me of this.
I think I'm going to begin my days from now on first thanking God for giving me another day on earth, and 2nd to live each day like it were my last by being kind, smiling more, being more forgiving and patient, and doing random acts of kindness.
Thanks for the post.
Nina from the U.S.
Nice post Maria Theresa.
I am not sure where it is going to go through.
I think it will go to many places if you direct it to the same.
You are correct.
Life is precious and incredibly fragile.
While this awareness can be frightening, we become more cognizant of our mortality.
It is difficult to see life’s impermanence,
the state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
What happens when we are confronted with the harsh reality that there are certain things in life that must be faced head-on?
Situations make us realize how vulnerable we are.
Nothing can shield us from any unpleasantries of life.
Then and then can we realize that life is important.
Nice Post.
My gift to you...Your post amended. It is now yours.
Use it and live long and prosper.
Paul from Canada.
Yes, Paul, we live in borrowed time! Nothing and no one can shield us from life’s uncertainties.
Life is precious and incredibly fragile. Only as we acknowledge this, are we truly able to recognize that every given moment we have is a gift.
Here's a heartbreaker.
A friend's daughter was killed by her ex-husband in a murder/suicide. She was only 6 years old. The courts refused to help her and the police told her to quit filing false reports of abuse. Her daughter was one of 4 children lost this way in Colorado in the last 60 days. My heart remains broken.
The fight isn't over. I'm doing everything in my power to ensure that the police officer never works in law enforcement again, and that the judge is removed from office. The stakes are too high for them to remain in their positions. A ruling by the same judge in a different case led to another child's death as well.
That situation is heartbreaking! If you can do what you can that these corrupt people in power never get to exercise their power, please do so!
That is just so sad ! 😢
Life’s impermanence is undeniable JD. And as we get surrounded by friends and families vulnerabilities to it, it makes us realize it more and more!
This is so true, Maria. It’s especially true when we are young. As we get older, we see how temporal life is. It is so important to be mindful of what we are doing, and think about what we are thinking about so that life, even though it is fragile, is peaceful and productive for us. Thank you for your post.
Hazel
That is indeed right Hazel! We realize life’s uncertainties as we continue to witness what is happening around us!
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Maria,
This a very thought-provoking post. Life is unpredictable and takes us through many twists and turns. Looks like as soon as we heal from one incident, something else pops up to test our strength.
Life is ebbs and flows,
Rachele
p.s. What a beautiful quote💗
Thank you Rachele!
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
My pleasure, Maria💗
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