It is interesting to note how many actions we attribute to death. We say that it arrives and leaves, that it approaches or moves away, that it appears, bursts, surprises, touches… even what it steps on usas Serrat sings.
Perhaps, in his mystery, we are tempted to imagine their intentions, as if he had their own will. But in accompaniment to people at the end of life, we learn that death has no intention. It does not act, he does not choose, he does not decide. It is simply. His presence is inevitable, beyond any human conjecture.
Death “is”, like birth “is”
When we think of birth, we rarely endow it with intentionality. With the exception of phrases such as “it advanced” or “became complicated”, we do not usually project the same ominous idea that we load on death. However, birth and die are the two inseparable poles of lifenot enemies, but twin brothers of the same cycle.
An exercise of consciousness
I propose a reflexive practice: Every morning and every night, take a moment to repeat inside you: “One more day, one day less.”
Look at what this phrase awakens in you: how does your mind react? What emotions arise? How do you feel in your body? Notaring what begins and what ends allows us to recognize death not as a threat, but as a presence that gives meaning to life.
Accompany to transform
From The lighthousewe work to open spaces for conversation about death and duel, helping to stop being taboo and can be integrated naturally into our daily lives. We accompany those who travel the end of life and their families, maintaining the importance of care, listen and presence In those essential moments.
Talking about death is, in short, to talk about life. When we stop fearing, we learn to value every day more depth. Understanding that time is finite is not a sentence, but an invitation to live with greater delivery, without postponing the important.
We invite you to be part of this conversation. Know more about our work in elfaroasociacion.org.ar.
By CEDOC