Flight, fleeting, temporary.
Value, savour, cherish.Live, give, love...
With the recent passing of colleagues, my thoughts have turned
to how temporal our time on earth actually is and the importance of every
single moment. We cannot afford to waste a day, hour, minute or even a second
on something that is not adding value or is bringing our lives down. We should
rather be entertaining thoughts of positivity, focusing on the good that
surrounds us and bringing out 'the greater' in all we do and in the people we
meet. Think about the beauty of a sunrise and what a privilege it is to be
alive and challenge yourself to what difference you can make in the
world today. The whole ‘random act of kindness’ / ‘pay it forward’ philosophy
can, and does work.
I dream of a world where everyone has respect for one another,
no matter what our creed, colour, perceived status, tribe or nationality we
gravitate to. We all have a life that has been gifted to us with equal value.
No person was created more important than the next. Circumstances and
experiences may differ but we all have a unique role to play on this earth. We
can choose how to make the best use of that role.
I don't know what you believe happens when your time on earth
comes to an end, but with absolute certainty I know that one day, your body
will cease to function and your spirit will move on. It is then too late to say
or do those things you were always intending to; putting them off for another
time, when you feel more comfortable or maybe when it seems more
appropriate.
Do it now, seize the moment! There is no more appropriate time
than right now.
Pick up the phone and make that call. Tell your partner you love
them. Apologise for hurts caused. Reconcile damaged relationships. Sometimes
you may get kicked in the teeth but brush yourself off and keep on moving. You
at least tried, and even if your attempts failed you can carry on in the
knowledge your slate is clean.
Remember, you may not have the opportunity tomorrow...
Regards
