There's nothing like the passing of someone you knew to remember to live life better, hey? If it wasn't for death, life wouldn't be as precious. We do get caught up in things, fogetting that fact, sometimes!
and agree to disagree on things such as politics and religion.
Oh man. We go 4x4'ing with some friends and there's a few that have really, really full on political viewpoints and many that I find offensively sexist/misogynistic. It is SO hard to keep my mouth shut! Others I find have different views, but just don't talk about them - for example, one is absolutely against religion, and the other is a full on Christian. Still, they manage to share a beer round the campfire every year and have a laugh. The 'agreeing to disagree' can often look like 'just shut up!' and eeryone gets along just fine, having far more in common!
Yes, when someone we know passes it brings the reality of our own mortality to the forefront of our minds.
That is a new way for me to look at it. Yes, it does make life that much more precious when you think about it.
Sadly the "agree to disagree" has been lost right now in our society it seems. But I try my best to not get worked up about things and look to what we have in common when talking with friends and family.
Thanks for such a thoughtful comment @riverflows. It is much appreciated to have a good convo.