Life

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies within us while we live.-Norman Cousins

I believe I understand this saying. Understand as I would not have in my salad days. I've seen people who seem to have no goal, no desire, it is like life is a burdon and they await, what...the end? Death? To see someone who seems beaten down and unwiliing or unable to rise up, always tears me up inside.

Don't get me wrong. Life has and will, as long as I am on this planet, deal me blow after blow, some blows have been more severe than others. But then, everyone goes through valleys. However, that is what makes the mountains so beautiful. I am convinced that one has to go through sorrow in order to appreciate life. Or maybe that is just how I see it.

Sometimes we do wonder if we can continue on.....and yes, we do...and I thank God we do, for indeed, the greatest loss would be if we had no hope for a future.