The Departed

It seems that at my current stage in the journey of life, I can't help but notice the passing of others. As is the norm at birth you really don't have much to think about, life is good and it will always have been the good old days when you started. Then kindergarten, followed by primary school, high school, undergrad...I feel like I may be dating myself here, however, you get what I mean, I assume.

Now, yes now, you recognize the names of the departed, some you knew or at least felt like you did especially if what they had to offer had an emotional effect on you, whether it made you laugh, cry, think about it or it just affected you in some way or another. In the end it is true, the fact is we are not here to stay, this is a transient life. All in all the message is clear, every moment, second, minute hour that we are alive is precious and this we should keep in the forefront of our minds while we live. Every interaction, every word spoken, the sports or games we play, the social activities we engage in, our intellectual and professional endeavors should all be given our all, simply because when the time comes to join the departed we need to be able to say like Frank, "I did it my way" and hopefully it would have been the way designed by your maker.


I know it has been a while, and who knows when it will be again? Until next time, walk good.


Ai