"La vie est la mort nous sommes une lettre à Dieu."
— Anne Sexton
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine life as a journey where every action, thought, and experience we have is like writing a letter. Over time, this letter gets longer and more detailed, telling the story of who we are. In the end, this letter becomes our legacy, something bigger than just our individual existence. When people see or think about what we did and how we lived, it's like they are reading that letter. Just like letters are meant to communicate feelings, ideas, and stories to others, our lives communicate our essence to the world and perhaps to something greater, like a spiritual understanding or a connection with the divine. So, living wisely and meaningfully could be seen as crafting a beautiful, heartfelt letter that we leave behind for others and for our own peace of mind.
