Death and Rebirth

"Everything is dying and being reborn as something else, over and over, everyday, everywhere, in all kingdoms, species, elements and forms.  Nothing is wasted, everything has its purpose, all things are connected and are therefore eternal.   When we understand this, we can let go of our crippling compulsion to hang on tight to who we think we are and to what we think we need in order to survive.   We can enjoy what is given with gusto, grieve what is lost with passion, and dwell with humor and faith in the vast, infinite mystery."  Elizabeth Lesser