Black and White (Tuzi Culture)

According to Tuzi beliefs, when a person’s life reaches its final moment, they must relinquish all attachments—family, friendships, accomplishments, and even love—to face the messengers of black and white, who guide them toward rebirth. Yet, the passions and deep affections carved into one’s soul are not so easily abandoned. Love that has endured the trials of time may emerge unscathed or shattered, bearing the scars of countless struggles. The heart clings to what it cherishes, resisting the inevitable separation. Memories linger like echoes, refusing to fade even as the journey toward the next existence begins. Whether love remains unbroken or lies in fragments, its imprint persists, defying the cycle of renewal. The soul carries these imprints forward, a testament to what was once held dear. In the face of finality, emotions remain the last to surrender, whispering of bonds that transcend life itself. The struggle between letting go and holding on defines the passage between worlds, where love stands as both burden and blessing. Even as the messengers beckon, the heart hesitates, unwilling to release what has shaped its very essence. Time may weather love, but its essence lingers, etched into the spirit beyond the reach of endings.