What I Needed to Hear Today
I came across this in a book I was scanning this afternoon. It was perfect for what I needed to hear and reflect upon today.

The Buddha's Five Remembrances (Thich Nhat Hanh's version)

• I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old.
• I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape ill health.
• I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death.
• All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them.
• My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.

--Found quoted at In Favor of Thinking

To accept this and live it is an important way of life.