Dedicated to Cristián, a Friend Amidst Loss: Reflection on Impermanence and Loss

Life presents us with constant changes, some more difficult than others. After the death of my mother, a loss that left a deep void in my life, today my father arrives in Charlotte seeking a new opportunity after losing his partner of 55 years. This transition led me to reflect on the mental battle of human conditioning.

We all struggle with different life questions, especially when faced with extraordinary circumstances. How can we be normal in a world that sometimes seems abnormal? We resist a life conditioned by a distant model of human reality, seeking answers amid uncertainty and pain.

In moments like these, I find myself recalling the words of a friend who shared a post during the day. Nothing lasts forever. This phrase resonates in my mind as a reminder of the impermanence of life. Everything changes, everything flows, even the pain and sadness we feel in moments of loss.

Death reminds us of our fragility and the fleeting nature of our existence. Every day we are alive is a precious gift, an opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the present. Embracing impermanence with open arms allows us to live more fully, aware of the beauty and fragility of life.

The key is to find peace without disguising the pain that loss causes. Pain connects us with our humanity and allows us to feel compassion and empathy in a world often insensitive to the human experience.

Facing impermanence and loss challenges us to live authentically and intentionally. Accepting that we are not perfect and that life is full of changes allows us to embrace the complexity of human emotions with open hearts and minds.