Funny, but I came to realise things just from the spine-chilling sensation I experienced over lunch last Sunday.

You see, the set of pearly whites I've been given is something I take pride in. I loved visiting dentists in school because they'd always tell me that I've done a good job taking care of my teeth, and I'd always spend less than 5 minutes lying on that chair that so many others fear. People always ask me: Have you had braces before? No?! Wow! You have straight teeth! Whenever I fall on my face (not very many times anyway), the first thing I'd check is my teeth. You get my point - Teeth, importante.

So when I experienced the unnerving jolt of pain, it made my mind go in a flurry. Is there really a hole? Does this mean I have to get fillings now? But my teeth! I have nice teeth! This is absurd! How can I allow this to happen!

After a whole stream of thoughts akin to the above, I suddenly came to terms with the fact that I am decaying. This physical body. We all are. Everyday, deteriorating*. As much as I can put in effort to preserve it and work hard at maintaining its original condition, my teeth will eventually all fall off. And that applies to every other part!

What a depressing thought right?

You know what? This is but my earthly body. God did an awesome job at it; so many times I just am so blown away by how my heart can beat so constantly, how I can breathe and how my body is so capable of functioning every single day without me even having to think about it. It really is amazing.

But I'm so looking forward to getting the new, glorified one when the time comes.

We unknowingly hold on to things that are bound to turn into dust. How silly. :)