Dying Is Easy

High expectations weigh heavier than spotlights, and the applause of others does not always cure the inner noise. Here are memories of loss, disappointment, and the eternal dilemma: life is hard, but giving up is even harder. The lines are sometimes harsh and frank, like a cry on the runway, where pilots and drivers are trusted more than loved ones. And yet, through the harshness, a simple truth breaks through: “It's easy to die, but harder to live.” Perhaps this is the real nerve: to be alive, no matter what, and to keep standing on your own two feet.