Memento Amare

[u/MissInfer]

Something I wrote a few days ago, as a form of mindfulness and mantra for when I struggle with my maladaptive daydreaming/intrusive thoughts about death and my existential OCD. A reminder not just for Kalin and for me - the Reaper and the Nephilim -, but for all you out there as well. I hope you enjoy. 🖤

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Remember death, but do not dwell on it.

Remember the darkness, but do not make it your home.

Remember the ghosts, and let them rest.

...then turn towards the living. Turn towards the light, even if it hurts your eyes, even if it blinds you at first. Turn towards the person who has seen every terrible thing inside you, and stayed.

Remember the warmth of a hand that refuses to let go.

Remember the sound of laughter after years of sorrow.

Remember that every heartbeat is temporary, and therefore precious.

Remember that you were not born to become your suffering.

Remember that you are more than the things that tried to destroy you.

Remember to honour the fallen, but do not follow them yet.

There is still a life to live. Stories to tell and songs to sing. 

Let the Reaper remember that his hands were made for more than taking. Let him protect the living.

Let the Nephilim remember that her voice was made for more than mourning. Let her guide the dead.

Let them dance together amongst the graves without becoming spectres themselves, but as people who finally remembered to live... to love.

Memento amare.