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Choosing to Live and Die in Love

I often reflect on the aspect of my near-death experience when my father told me I couldn’t stay, it wasn’t my time. I argued with him, I was adamant I was not going back, I loved it there! But he made me a deal; he promised he would come get me when it was my time.

For some reason it felt like a good deal in the moment, and I acquiesced. I have often thought about that moment. Though I have been through some incredibly challenging times since then, the simple promise my dad made me gives me peace.

In life, we begin to lose trust and confidence in promises. They are so often broken, and we fail so often trying to keep our promises, to ourselves and to others, that we forget there are some promises we can trust. I know, without a shadow of doubt, that my father will be there to meet me when it’s my time. From my near-death experience I also have some inkling about a promise Creator has made that I can trust: I am here to experience life and share my unique identity here for a time, when it is over I will return to immense love, joy, beauty and peace. All is well.

Knowing what that promise is can help us navigate a path during difficult times, we’ll discuss this promise and renew a core promise to ourselves.