Comfort
theatrical_muse question: What does "comfort" mean to you?
Comfort is what I offer to the dying. The easing of their pain, the soothing of their fear. Reassurance that they will not be lost, that they are not alone. That the universe cares for them, even as they leave this plane of existence. That there is light, even in what seems like darkness. That all is well. And that they will be remembered, at least by one soul, while I linger on this plane.
It's much more difficult to comfort the living. I can take pain, take fear, for a time. I can be with them, if they wish. I can show them light. But there is no lasting peace, while we live. Only moments, beautiful moments, in the midst of pain.
Comfort is what I offer to the dying. The easing of their pain, the soothing of their fear. Reassurance that they will not be lost, that they are not alone. That the universe cares for them, even as they leave this plane of existence. That there is light, even in what seems like darkness. That all is well. And that they will be remembered, at least by one soul, while I linger on this plane.
It's much more difficult to comfort the living. I can take pain, take fear, for a time. I can be with them, if they wish. I can show them light. But there is no lasting peace, while we live. Only moments, beautiful moments, in the midst of pain.