No to Death

Two of my best friends keep reminding me that no one really dies.  I am glad they are both here now.

It is more the perceived decrepitude of old age - the diseases many of those dearest to me have had to endure this year - that discourages me.  I am also lazy when it comes to directing my perception to the truth.  Immortality is a choice we can realize in an instant.  It requires no effort.

We need only turn to our inner truth, the dearest friend of friends, and be willing to hear his soft, still conscious voice.  The voice is there now, always, reminding us, soothing us. 

Guide me then, dearest friend, as always, always, and in that we will defy death.