When you hear of the sudden passing away of someone you know, no matter how close they were to you, you are forcefully brought to think about your (as well as everybody else's) "impermanence". You are here, now, but you could just disappear a moment later. Be no more. As frightening as this awareness may be, it must also encourage you to appreciate the present instant and endeavor to make the best of it. Realize that complaining, criticizing, resenting, rejecting, despising, are all harmful feelings that prevent you from experiencing life in its positive aspects. You are here for a reason, although you don't know for how long. Try (really "try"!) to understand what is the contribution you can give to the world. The world may just mean your family, your neighbors, friends, simple acquaintances. Your presence is necessary as long as it is required. When you have done what you "know" you had to do, you can serenely wait for what comes next.
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