The Mystery of Death and the Call to Live Right
Death is one of the few things in life that reminds us how fragile and temporary our existence truly is. No matter how strong, powerful, or wealthy a person may be, death has a way of humbling everyone. It does not care about age, race, colour, or position. When its time comes, it does not knock gently. It simply arrives, and no one can refuse its call. This reality alone should make every human being pause and think deeply about how they live and what they live for.
Many people become fearful or quiet when they hear about death. It reminds them of their limitations. Even the most fearless person would stop and think if told the exact day they would die. Death has that strange power. It forces reflection. It pushes us to consider what truly matters. In a world full of greed, selfishness, and the constant chase for wealth and fame, death stands as a silent teacher, reminding us that everything we gather will one day be left behind.
If death did not exist, imagine what the world would look like. People would act without conscience. The powerful would oppress the weak endlessly, and humans would live without restraint or thought for others. But because we know there is an end to this life, we are often reminded, even if faintly, that our time here is short. That awareness brings a certain sense of order to human life. It helps us see that our actions have meaning and that our choices matter beyond the present moment.
Whether one believes in God or not, death is undeniable. The body returns to dust, the flesh decays, and the name once known begins to fade with time. But what remains long after we are gone is the memory of how we lived: our kindness, our love, our words, our good deeds. These are the real treasures of life. That is why it is important to live honourably and do good, not because we fear death, but because doing good gives meaning to our time here.
No one can survive alone. We need one another to move through this journey of life. Our shared humanity calls us to treat others the way we want to be treated. When we do good, we make the world a little better for those who will come after us. That is the legacy worth leaving behind, not buildings or riches, but lives touched and hearts uplifted.
Death, in its quiet and final way, makes all humans equal. Kings and servants, rich and poor, all return to the same earth. This truth should not make us hopeless but humble. It should remind us that while we are still alive, we have the chance to live rightly, love deeply, forgive freely, and make peace with ourselves and others. For at the end of it all, it will not be how long we lived that matters, but how well we lived.