by: Migelle
People say that flashes of light appear before you when you die, or when you're about to die. These flashes of light are mainly composed of countless of memories you had when you were still alive. It was as if you are watching your own life but on high speed, as they all say. But does this really happen? What I mean by this is that does this flashes of light happen to only the person dying? Or does it happen also to someone else?I was late one morning. Unlike most days where I was late because I was up finishing a certain requirement, or making a portfolio out of Kodak pictures or cramming my research paper or just simply because I was lazy to get out of bed. This time, this one morning, it was different. My sister told me that our father who is also very close to my heart was involved in an accident. Something severe has happened to him, a road accident. Insert message here.
As I read the message, my mind went blank. I could not think. I could not speak. I could not do anything. In fact I don't remember most of what happened. All I remember were tears and flashes. Lights were flashing at me and along with it were memories. Memories with my father who up until that moment I was clueless on what was his condition. I think this is what happens to most people. If you are suddenly slapped with something unpredictable and unnerving and unexpected, you think about that person. You think about your moments with him or her. You think about what happened between the both of you. All the heartaches, fights, and misunderstandings but also all the bliss, happiness, memories and moments that you wouldn't trade for the world. It will all come running back to you. One thing's certain, you'll either feel regret or contentment. There is no and will be no in between. What draws the line is decided by your past decisions. Did you spend time with them as if there's no tomorrow, or did you neglect it? Did you say sorry when you wanted to? Did you say I love you to them before that moment? Were your last words with him or her something meaningful?
I know you've heard about this countless of times but if the time comes ask yourself if you would rather feel regret or contentment? Make that flashes of light a beacon of happiness and contentment not a light that will blind you to darkness. Every single second with the person you love will last a lifetime so make it count.
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