There is little on
Earth that will put ones mind in to a more realistic perspective
of life, than the death of a loved one. At this time, one stares
face to face with the harsh reality that, contrary to what the
mind may attempt to construct the fallacy of, life on this plane
of existence as we know it is temporal, and we too will one day
be no more in this body or mind. Our nice big houses, fancy cars,
bank accounts full of money, and material possessions will mean
nothing, merely but an approximate total of generally under 100
years of accumulation and use. Our homes, our tools, perhaps even
our cars or clothes will out-live us.
Seeing a loved one face to face, lifeless, is a brutal reminder
that life is so precious, so fragile, and so fleeting. The Sun
may shine for a million more years, or a hundred other
generations, but the light of ones life on this Earth is so
finite, so short. And so our days are numbered, and our every
hour should be spent in search of truth, in quest of meaning.
What are we here for? What happens after death? Is the soul real?
Does a spirit within us continue on in some form of self
awareness beyond this realm? What is the purpose of living? To
live and not ponder and know the answers to these questions,
places one at a level little higher above that of an animal or
reptile, scurrying about on the dirt, to which we shall
return.
Hollywood and celebrity-dom is a great escape from the pain of
the body, from the torture of some of that which is reality, from
the vapid dullness that may be the forced mass obedience that is
ritualized by some, but to be sure, even the stars of Hollywood
shall and do die. Even the biggest celebrity’s lives end.
And so what is the nature of it all? This dear reader, is the
true purpose you in your life should find the answer to.
For when you stare face to face with the reality that you will
one day be no more, fighting seems folly. Anger seems foolish,
enemies and war seems passé. And wasting one hour, one
moment, even one second seems but a chip away at life itself. And
it is. Do not waste a moment in vain, do not delay your passion,
do not deny your purpose. What good does fortune do if one is
miserable? What good does fame do if one can not stand their own
existence? And why have enemies when you can longer preserve and
satisfy your life by making friends and persevering?
Find your passion and pursue it. Celebrate life and the lives of
those you love. This lesson can not be learned enough until you
live your life properly. Appreciate each moment you have got.
Cherish what counts. We hope you enjoy the new issue.
- Bruce Edwin
Editor, The Hollywood Sentinel ©