Appreciation of Life

The clarity that mortality brings

We often live in a state of existential somnambulism, taking for granted the presence of our loved ones and postponing the expression of affection.

However, borderline experiences such as the loss of a partner or terminal illness act as a rude but necessary awakening.

When faced with the finitude of life, the fog of trivial concerns dissipates instantly.

Suddenly, arguments over money, status or domestic disorder lose all relevance, and the only thing that remains with real weight is the quality of human connection and shared love. This perspective, though painful to acquire, is a priceless gift.

It teaches us that time is not an infinite resource and that every moment of connection is sacred.

A person who has been on the verge of losing his or her love understands that true joy comes not from external achievements, but from the simple presence of the other.

This awareness transforms the way one relates: one becomes more patient, more present and more grateful.

Gratitude for life itself becomes the source of a deep joy that does not depend on external circumstances, but on the appreciation of being here, now, with the one we love.

Reordering priorities

Tragedy often reveals the distortion of our priorities. We may spend years pursuing professional success, accumulating assets or seeking social validation, sacrificing time with our partner in the process.

In the end, no one on their deathbed wishes they had spent more time at the office. The most common regret is not having loved more and better.

Integrating this truth before it is too late allows us to live a life without regrets.

Living with this "appreciation of life" means making daily choices that honor the bond.

It means turning off the phone to truly listen, quickly forgiving minor offenses and expressing love without reservation or power games. It means understanding that the greatest success is to have been a good partner.

By adopting this philosophy, we stop postponing happiness to a hypothetical future and begin to ful