I used to have a friend who would say a little prayer of gratitude every time we passed a dead animal on the roadside. She would close her eyes for a moment and repeat these words: "Thank you spirit for the presence of this animal on earth."
I thought of her and this little ritual yesterday when I got a call informing me that a friend had died after a brief illness. My friend who passed was not someone I saw often or knew well. She did contribute to my life in meaningful ways and I am grateful for that. She was a teacher. Yesterday she reminded me that life is precious and we are guaranteed nothing beyond this moment.
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