Death

I don't understand death. I never will. One day your loved ones are near by, just doing their thing and living their life and then BOOM, they're not. They disappear literally off the earth. Just gone.

Erick was such a sweet soul. You could feel his softness from a mile away. He was so caring and kind. And I'm not just saying these things because he is gone. I truly mean it. I've only ever had positive things to say about him.

Cancer is scary. You never know what it'll do to you. When it takes a loved one, it leaves you with anger, sadness, and hatred. I hate cancer. I hate it so much that it consumes me. It has taken way too many people from me.

Death gives me perspective. It reminds me of life. It reminds me of just how fragile our lives really are. It reminds me to make the phone call I've been meaning to make. It reminds me to hug my parents every time I say goodbye to them. And it reminds me that the only things that matter in this sad, beautiful, confusing life are love, friendship, and health.

I've learned through Yoga to take care of my health, not because I want to be skinny, but because I want to be alive. Alive for myself and for the people that love me. I will forever prioritize my holistic health. My mind, my body, and my soul so that I can exist for those that love me and so that I can enjoy my short time here with them.

This is a reminder for us to be with whoever we want to be with. Go to the places that our heart is longing for. And do the things that bring peace to our soul.

Don't waste a second here because our days are counted. Make lots of memories and don't sweat the small things. Forgive yourself and forgive others. No one is perfect, we're all just here trying our best.

LOVE and LIVE with all you've got!

Gracias Erick por ser mi amigo. Me has enseñado mucho de la vida y siempre serás en mi corazón. ♡