In These Five Breaths

The singular breath separates life from eternity. Breath is life itself. You breathe thousands of times a day. You truly rarely think about it.  But now consider that you are aware that there are just 5 breaths left.  5.  No more.  No less.  How would you choose to use this sliver of time. Have you sat with a friend or loved one as they live the last breaths of their time here. Sooner or later we are all at the moment of 5. What is said then. What is needed to be said. Can you choose to live all your days conscious of 5. If you do then maybe… just maybe .,, you will be more gentle with yourself and others.  You will see the humor in it all.  You won’t be so self righteous. You will be kind and reflective.  You will finally understand that we are mere temporary visitors.  5.  Keep that number close.  It may permit you to enjoy each moment for the gift it is.  Before you know it…. it is gone.