The reality of reality!

Farrah Fawcett dies, her death overshadowed by what seems to be an even more important death, that of Michael Jackson! It fascinates me how much importance we put on these inevitable events. We make these people almost seem immortal and then are in complete shock when they die "before their time". The world came to a complete stop yesterday, as Michael Jackson's death dominated the media. Gone were the stories of Iranian protesters. People risking their lives for what they believe in, even sacrificing it, like Nedan Agha Soltan. She doesn't have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame or sold 100 million albums. She is the face of so many more in this world that die each day for freedom, and the right to democracy. Yet she as many others who fight for the same cause will be forgotten about in no time, while we continue to immortalize someone who gave us the moonwalk, scary plastic surgery, strange behavior and court trials.

Even though I too am glued to the television, waiting for the 911 tape release, when is the funeral, who's going to attend? I am also reminded again at how fragile life is. It affirms my belief that what I know to be true is each day, each minute can be the last. Yes we get caught up all the time in our daily garbage, but I try to remind myself constantly to come back to now, tomorrow doesn't matter, yesterday is done, now is what matters! It is such a peaceful place to be in. I wonder what this world would be like if we all truly lived that way. Try it! Just take a deep breath and listen to it, that's all. Pay attention to what you feel and how you feel. It's pretty amazing. You just lived in the now.......

And so maybe that's the lesson in this, no matter how much fame and fortune you have, it does not buy you time. That should be the media's angle! Reminding us of what is REALLY important. Now, family, friends, good food, good wine, or whatever your libation is, good music and love, much much love..........

Peace!

"You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present." Eckhart Tolle Source: The Power of Now : A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Page: 75