in life.
I have always looked upon decay as being just as wonderful and rich an expression of life as growth.
Henry Miller
Death is as much a part of life as living is.
In nature, in relationships, and in dreams there comes a time to make peace with what is and be willing to start a new chapter.
There is beauty in its finality and hope in its expression.
it's (almost always) about the water... 
So insightful, and with such a soft shadowy there-but-not-there image to match your musings!