Recently in Eternity Category

Like many, I was surprised and shocked to hear the news. Though I try to avoid the separation between 'common folk' and 'important people', I was still hit with an odd feeling to hear the passing of this worldwide icon. Michael Jackson was indeed a talented man, and an original at that.

I have no further insight into the details of his death, nor the controversy surrounding it. I have a feeling it will be covered in media ad nauseam, and even if it's not, I do not wish to add to the noise. As it is sometimes said, "death is a part of life". I don't really believe that death is indeed part of life, but it is an end to life as we know it. Ultimately, this is where we all end up.

Everything in life is fleeting, and when we try to hang on to something, we're actually doing ourselves a great disservice. Don't get me wrong; I believe there is a time and place for mourning, and I believe that it is a healthy process that we all need to go through. In fact, it is often said that it is a lifelong process.

However, we know that our youth is temporary. We can't hold on to it forever. I have found that learning to release and forgive that which has left us is a difficult but ultimately rewarding process. Focusing on the past robs us of the joy that can be found in the present.

I believe that after life there is eternity; either eternity in heaven, or eternity in hell. I couldn't tell you what either will be like. All I know is that we will have eternal union with God in heaven, or eternal separation from God in hell.

There's a lot more that I could say about Michel Jackson, but I feel like the bigger issue here is life and death. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are all headed in that direction and we don't know how long we will have to love others before we leave this world. If you cannot find peace in this knowledge, I would encourage you to begin searching.