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Exit.


It would be impossible to have any meaningful look at life, happiness and meaning if we ignored the one certainty of life. That for every one of us there is an exit day. It cannot be avoided or escaped; it comes, in its own time to all.

The reality of it means it is something foolish to ignore. There are those who fear the thought and push it to the back of the mind, as if out of mind out of truth. Others accept it, and respond to it, in a positive way.

We all age, and with age comes a need to change and adapt. Youth deficiency means that what came very easily in younger days becomes more difficult as the years move on. This does not mean for one moment that we give up on things, rather we learn to adapt and possibly take things at a slower pace. 

The creative person who in the past could complete a painting in a certain time may have to take longer to do a similar task. The application of paint may be more difficult as the fingers age and bend. Reaching the keys of the piano may not be as simple, and a slower tempo of music may need to be sought. 

Little memory ploys may need to be adopted, like making a note when an inspiring thought comes to mind, it might not stay there to be recalled later. 

None of this means that we need fear. Each day as the dawn breaks can be filled with positive thoughts of what might be accomplished today. An awareness of the reality of the exit day should always bring with it the desire to make the very most of every given minute.  Rejoice we are awake and alive.

In the Tao Te Ching, we read, "If people do not fear death, it is pointless to threaten them with death." It could also be said if people fear death, they will lose the art of living. 


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