Personal reflection on death and life's fleeting moments

A personal essay reflects on the abrupt nature of death, criticizing Spanish funeral traditions as dehumanizing and advocating for introspection during loss. The author rejects the Roman philosopher Seneca's advice to anticipate death for strength, instead embracing vulnerability and focusing on life's small, everyday moments. Key details include the desire to appreciate mundane experiences like shared silences, repeated stories, and domestic rituals, such as playful interactions with pets or watching football. The text emphasizes living attentively rather than planning grandly, ending with the assertion that while death is poorly made, life is not. Published by La Vermutera on Cultura Inquieta, the piece includes photographs sourced from Pinterest.