“Put a bird on your shoulder. That's what the Buddhists do. Just imagine a little bird on your shoulder and every day you say, ‘Is this the day I'm going to die, little bird? Am I leading the life I want to lead? Am I the person that I want to be?’ If we accept the fact that we can die at any time, we'd lead our lives differently. So every day you say, ‘Is this the day?’” ~ from the book "Tuesdays With Morrie" by Mitch Albom
Here is a link to a wonderful interview on Rachel Held Evans' blog, from her "Ask a...." series. It's an interview with Caleb Wilde, a sixth generation Funeral Director who has some very wise things to say about death, grief, and faith.
