Expiration dates

I have written about the beauty of finite things, about knowing that you have to make the most of them and enjoy them.

That time I recalled the movie Shadowlands, and it's quote "The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal"

It hasn't been so long, but I wanted to know if anything had changed. I don't think so - I still want that which makes me happy very close, and never think about losing it. I turn the certainty of an ending into an illusion.

Everything has an expiration date - we all do. All our relationships, our lives, our belongings. "This too will pass" read the wise man's ring. But until the time comes...

We can pretend that moment does not exist. We can pretend, and live, and create.
I still fear to feel a sense of loss - but I'm braver now. I will not avoid the feeling just because it will hurt less in the long run. I would rather hurt, than deny my what i feel, what i am.

After all, I could die tomorrow. I need to live as much as i can, today.