30 Days of Gratitude - Day Two

Today is the Day of the Dead.

It may sound counterintuitive, but this day is a chance to appreciate that death is a gift to the living. We often think of death with negativity. It reflects all of our fears and reminders of our loss. All of that is true, but death provides humans with a needed reminder that we are not promised another day.

It is our nature to believe that we always have more time. We always will have another chance to say that important thing we never did, or just one more "I love you".  Whether saving money, dealing with that uncomfortable problem, or even playing with our kids, we always think time is an eternal resource.

Whenever someone we love dies, we remember how valuable time is. So, yes, today I say thank you for the reminder of life that I receive on this day, and for those who have come and gone from my life.