Here is a hidden word that reminds us that there is more than this life:

"O FRIENDS!
Abandon not the everlasting beauty for a beauty that must die, and set not your affections on this mortal world of dust."

(Baha'u'llah, The Persian Hidden Words)

I wholeheartedly believe this and yet cannot avoid the sadness when a friend, relative or even member of the community I live in dies, especially when a young person dies suddenly.
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