I drove to a nearby park, and left the car in the parking lot. I walked to a park bench, and sat for a while. Looking at the water, very gentle waves moving across the water, the wind just barely making its presence known. This was one of those times, when I would really enjoy just spending eternity in a single moment. It had happened before, but right now, I just wanted to enjoy this peace. I closed my eyes. I slowly inhaled through my nose, and the scent of nearby lilacs and honeysuckle was enchanting.

I kept my eyes closed. I felt my future slipping from my grasp, and...