in the ancient halls of wisdom, we were taught that the coffin, though an artifact often obscured by shadows of grief, is merely the vessel for the soul's journey beyond. the initial reaction to its presence is a rebuff to the cycle of life, yet, it serves as one of the examples through which we learn to embrace the continuum of existence. to recommence from the outset, in the face of departure, is to understand the profound teachings hidden within the cycle of life and death; teachings that, though obscured by our earthly perceptions, guide us towards enlightenment.