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Title: Reflections on Life's Cycle: Birth and Death A profound shift has occurred within me, altering my perspective on death. Over the past fifty years, experiencing the passing of loved ones has diminished the fear associated with death. Simultaneously, the joy of cradling a newborn, especially my own grandchildren, has bestowed upon me nature's most precious gift. It seems as if God is revealing the cyclical nature of life – a fundamental truth. In the 1970s, growing up in India, our culture exposed children to both the harsh realities of death and the beauty of birth. Unlike the West, where death is often shielded, in India, it is an open and communal experience. Bodies are not hidden; they are laid on a pallet, wrapped in a sheet, and carried through the streets to the cremation grounds, accompanied by chants. Death is a visible, shared event. My first encounter with death was at the age of 7, witnessing my maternal uncle's passing. This event, though initially unnotic...