In Summation

There is, ultimately, nothing.

Life's Length

All we ever have is an instant.

OM MANI PADME HUM

Here is an explanation of the what is probably the most recognizable Mantra to Westerners.

Nature and Thought

People don't change, but our thoughts about them do.

Carrying the load

Sometimes it's hard to let go of the the past, but it's even harder to carry.

Psalm 30:5(b)

Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

The Biggest Chance

Life is fragile, and death is a certainty. We weigh our options, and take chances. Refusing to take chances means fewer aches, pains, and breaks in the short term. But living this way is really just slow death. If we take no chances, we gain no rewards, and this is much greater tragedy than risking an untimely death.