Dolly Parton left this earth on August 25, 2026. She spent her whole life finding out who she was and doing it on purpose. Now the fire is ours to carry. This reflection asks — are you living your life, or someone else's version of it?

Grief is love with nowhere to go — but that doesn't mean it's wasted. Reflecting on those we've lost, carrying them forward, and appreciating the people still here with us today might be the most human thing we can do.