Life and Death, and not in the abstract either

Life is short.  This idea has run through my mind repeatedly in the past few days.  I'm not sure if it's from the simple enjoyment of fleeting glimpses of summer finally arriving in Chicago or if it's the moments of joy I've had with dear ones or if my mind is simply reminding of me of all that is temporary.  I've been preoccupied for some time over needless worries (in the larger scheme).  In a way, this mental nagging has become a welcome reality check.

At some point over the holiday weekend, I recalled this movie and thought I'd post a quick scene.  The movie is based off a play entitled W;t or Wit.  Emma Thompson portrays Professor Bering, a 50-year old woman who is dying from ovarian cancer.

As the scene notes, the main character realizes that she would prefer kindness over intellect.  Not a bad question for all of us to consider.  What do you think you will long for in your last few hours on Earth?