They are subtle reminders of the interconnectedness of all our lives. In babies, we experience the awesome sense of possibility, the limitless potential; the miracle of life. With funerals, no matter whether we know the departed well or only casually, we feel as though we should be there. We seem to know, somewhere deep down inside us, that our lives affect all the other lives around us. Even when we are unaware of it.
I've been thinking about these and other things lately, especially after having read a poignant entry in my friend Tara's blog, where she speaks of a young boy she knew named David. Although David's life was tragically difficult and short, he had a tremendous impact on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Even know, his story and his spirit continue to impact the lives of we who are of this life.
So the next time you feel alone, scared, uncertain, abandoned, or otherwise disenchanted, rest assured knowing that your life has made others possible. That your life has made others easier. That your life has made others worth living. Rest assured in the all the reasons we're drawn to babies and funerals.
