The fact that we are so small, and survive (as a species) in such a chaotic universe, is all the more reason to take life so seriously. Of course, relative to the universe, we are tiny. But consider the complexity of human life, or of all life, and how there are literally millions or trillions of things that can (and do) go wrong within a human to cause death. Yet, we live for tens and tens of years. Enough time to create relationships, to attain rediculous amounts of knowledge. Enough time to explore a considerable amount of this planet. Life is remarrkable, and worth taking seriously.

It's funny (not haha funny) that I found this thread today. I got a call from my mom today, my stepfather died yesterday.