I believe in God's promise of Heaven for us, and sometimes I think about the beauty of Heaven and who's in it. I tell myself everything happens for a reason, even sad incidents. It's just another way to help us grow up. Death is indeed unavoidable and sad for those left to grieve, but if the deceased has lived a beautiful and loving life, then perhaps it is enough. This is not to say I won't shed a tear when close ones die. Knowing me, I'll probably bawl and wallow in grief. But after the initial pain, there must be recovery.
For Christians as well as Socratic philosophers, the prospect of death is something to look forward to. Socrates believes that the body is a hindrance to humans in the search for knowledge and truth. When the soul is free and unbonded to the body, it can then embark on its quest. To Socrates, philosophers are the ones with this quest and therefore, death is a release.
This page was set up to commemorate people whose lives and deaths have touched me deeply and is one page I personally (and selfishly?) wish will consists of as few occupants as possible.
Sharon
Who Sharon is and how her life changed mine is kind of an emotional story. We knew each other for a year or so, but her life and death is perhaps the one single thing that left the deepest impact. She taught me to cherish my loved ones and the limited time we share together. Her courage and vitality is still something I aspire to have.
12 years ago today, Sharon left us and today, I no longer ask why it had to be so. Her angel wings comfort us both then and now. When my time comes, God allowing, Sharon, you and I will celebrate my very belated 11th birthday.
(Remember, You Win Again)
-16/3/2000
