Death is an inevitable truth, a certainty that shadows every moment of life. Yet, it is not simply an end. When we encounter the death of another, especially someone we know, it forces us to look inside. It disrupts the boring and dull flow of our days, creating a stillness that sinks our hearts but allows us to reflect—not just on the one who has passed, but on the life we are living.

Death is a mirror. It does not merely show us what was; it shows us what is. The death of another brings clarity, however fleeting, to the chaos of existence. It asks us questions we often avoid: Am I truly living? Or am I merely moving from day to day, chained to society, expectations and fears? In confronting death, we confront ourselves.

This confrontation often reveals a bitter truth. Many of us spend our lives living for the world rather than for ourselves. We pursue stability, success and social standing, believing these will bring happiness. We buy houses we do not love, maintain........

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