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Sally Whitham's avatar

You're spot on Damian. I feel, and believe, that we have to live each day as if it's our last. A very fitting tribute to Mark as well. I haven't been able to get him out of my mind today. He was such a lovely man. And it sounds like Dustin was too. Nobody knows when their time will come, but we need to do what we need to do.... now.

Damian Baca's avatar

Thank you so much for this comment Sally. It helps me understand that even though these are my feelings and thoughts, other people connect with them. Your comment means more than you know and I agree. The only time is now.

Robyn@Red Lady Collective's avatar

Ahh what a beautiful tribute Damian ❤️‍🩹

Damian Baca's avatar

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this, Robyn.

Thomas Andreas Greppmayr's avatar

This is a particularly beautiful text, Damian. It immediately made me think of Seneca, who contributed some profound reflections on the finitude of human life. After listing a number of examples how lifetime might be wasted, he concludes to that with the remarkable statement: „The part of life we really live is small. For all the rest of existence is not life, but merely time.“ This means that even when someone leaves us too soon, what truly matters are the hours that had been filled with meaning and quality.

Mike Wojnikiewicz's avatar

This hit so deep... To Mark and Dustin ❤️🫂❤️

Damian Baca's avatar

Thanks for taking the time to read this, Mike.

paul schreiber's avatar

Great stuff, Damian. Thanks for sharing these thoughts.

Antony's avatar

This is so deep…. Had drop a tear, maybe two. You’re a real one, thanks Bro.👊🏾