EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 6 MIN
Old Friends
from The Everyday Human · host Eastin DeVerna
February: On LifeFebruary 16Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from E. E. Cummings' poem "Suppose."Life wouldn't be what it is without Death: fleeting, fragile, precious. And part of Life is slowly building a relationship with Death. We see it all around us in many shapes and forms. Sometimes brutally obvious in wars, sometimes as subtle as a a flower losing its petals in autumn.The important thing is to not run from Death, but to cherish Life while you have it--like an old man holding flowers on his head.Reflection title: Old FriendsCreative inspiration: E. E. Cummings, "Suppose"Reflection Question: Understanding life is fleeting as a flower in spring, how will I live the days I have left, starting with today?
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February: On Life February 16 Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from E. E. Cummings' poem "Suppose." Life wouldn't be what it is without Death: fleeting, fragile, precious. And part of Life is slowly building a relationship with Death. We see it all around us in many shapes and forms. Sometimes brutally obvious in wars, sometimes as subtle as a a flower losing its petals in autumn. The important thing is to not run from Death, but to cherish Life while you have it--like an old ...
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