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May 30, 2010 by Patsy

Human Life is Evanescent

Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.
—Samuel Butler

I’ve always had a sense that our time on Earth is very fleeting so we must make the most of every moment. As I explained to someone recently, I think of life and death as very close and that there’s truly a “thin veil” between them and it’s really easy to cross over.

Ironically, even though I’ve had this idea from a very early age, I’ve never had a real fear of dying. I don’t take any unnecessary chances with my life by any means, but I am not frightened by the thought of going on to what’s next..

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Epitaphs for Patsy

In a document she left behind for a good friend, Patsy listed five possible epitaphs that could be used at the time of her passing.

  • ‘Lived Fully. Laughed Loudly. Gave generously. Gone.’
  • ‘Lived, Laughed and Loved. Continuing that elsewhere.’
  • ‘Lived fully every day. No regrets now.’
  • ‘The journey continues It has been magical.’
  • ‘A magical journey so far no regrets.’

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