"Life is a flame that dances upon the face of creation..." - Chet Raymo
All quotes have the intrinsic ability to resound in the mind. Some quotes do not stop there, like the one which inspires this blog; but proceed to the spirit and flourish in the heart. Does this one not fire-up a distinctive image in the mind and thus become emblazoned in your heart? The flame of life can never be extinguished, but only contemplated and experienced in the contexts of this life and the next. As many continue to dance in this realm, as flames upon the face of creation, some shall soon be taken into another dimension. The question is whether they depart in terror and dread, stripped of everything they held dear, or ascend with joyous anticipation, laden with the treasures which are to be gathered here. Aye, while the house of mirth leaves so many at the gates of death unprepared, the house of sorrow equips the soul for an everlasting celebration. Unless the soul is trained to number its days, ultimate wisdom shall always remain beyond its grasp.
