Change and Death

If you've taken any of my classes in the past few months, you make have heard me make mention of "the constant". It's the thing inside you that, in the midst of the movement of life, is still. The constant is the space inside of you, the eye of the hurricane, that is simultaneously full and empty at once. In life, only two things are for sure- Change and Death.

I've been creating a lot of Change in the past few years: reorienting my career path, healing my body with yoga and food, getting married, buying an apartment. I hadn't been experiencing much Death. There must always be balance.

I received a message this week that my family dog, the one we've had for 14 years now, has kidney disease. Even with change of diet and exercise, there is no cure. Her kidneys were not designed to last forever. To my surprise, the first thing I felt was acceptance. I knew, with each visit back every year to where I grew up, that she wasn't getting any younger. That constant friend, Change, had paid me a heavy visit. Or was it Death? They're really the same thing, you see.

I hope to see her a few more times before she moves on to her next form.

All of this puts me in the "do it now" mindset. How much time do you have left? Are you spending it wisely, putting your skills and talents to use as a service for humankind? Are you using your life to unite or divide? Heal or hurt? Love or hate?

I ask these questions because it's vital for you to know who you're choosing to be, what you choose to make your life about. Get clear on the basest of truths- this body you're in is going to wear out. It may be 5, 10, or 100 years from now (I've got at least 99 left), but it is finite. You're choosing how you spend your life in every moment.

Take time this week to tell everyone how much you love them. Give everyone hugs. Take that class you've always wanted to take. Talk to that cute person in the coffee shop. What've you got to lose? Your life? You won't be here much longer anyway. Enjoy this moment. And this moment. And this moment.

Peace to all.
Love to all.
Light to all.