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An interesting thing happens when you start too talk openly about death.
To sit with its overwhelming presence.
To let it in. To hold it.
To harness its power.
Three months ago I started talking more about death.
I started a job that demanded I face death.
At Frazer, we serve funeral directors.
So they can serve their communities.
With compassion, empathy, and love.
Devoted to their work 24/7.
You might initially think this a depressing subject.
But here’s the interesting thing that happens.
This focus allows you to shine a light on life.
A beacon of presence emerges.
You begin to honor every moment.
With the respect it deserves.
The humility it holds.
The presence.
The unending reality of death is unavoidable.
This reality can be very overwhelming.
You are here now, and then maybe not.
What would you leave behind?
What might be your legacy?
Your gifts for humankind.
Your touchpoints.
Your lessons.
Do you see what I mean?
When you’re willing to accept it?
Death, I mean…as our never ending reality?
It lives with you. Connecting your destiny.
With all whom you connect and touch in your life.
Leaving you full of motivation.
To really live your life.
To be present.
To Love.
-John
