When I finish my yoga practice in corpse pose, I can't help but think of her and those precious moments we spent together on our mats holding hands after a tough yoga session.
This is a gift, isn't it?
Every day I try to pass those values onto my students as well, because I am a much better teacher for having had her in my life.
And I think this is the extended value of a life. We can live a great life, but add nothing past our own. We can also add value for others long after our passing. We don't have to be famous to make a lasting impact on the world.
This is my greatest reason to continue teaching, especially since I won't have kids of my own. Having met Jane was truly a gift I didn't value enough while she was around!