I went to a friends funeral today. It was a beautiful ceremony, celebrating his life and acknowledging the positive impact that he had on so many people. Before going to the service I could not help but to think of the many people that I have personally known to pass on, from their worldly existence. The causes of their physical death varied from drug over doses, gun shot wounds, car, motorcycle, and boating accidents, fist fights, stab wounds, and heart attacks. In this reflection I could not help but to honor the many dances with fate that I have had.
I have walked away from multiple car wrecks, including one at one-hundred twenty-five miles per hour, been shot at more than once, had more fist fights than I can remember, and survived being stabbed nine-times. There are times that I think of my friends and/or family members that have passed, and although I value the divinity in all that is, I ask: why am I still here, and they are not? Am I any more worthy of life than them? Are they being punished? Do I have more purpose than they do, or did? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We are all equal in the worth we uphold for the gift of life that we have, and the importance of us being here, no matter how short or long our time may be.
No matter when the time comes for us to leave our shell, or what the cause may be, it can occur at any moment, without any warning at all. You, or your loved ones, will not get a phone call asking if you are ready to go. It happens as it does, when it does, and why it does, FOR A REASON.
Although it is hard not to question why we loose people, in the physical sense, when we do, we must remind ourselves that there is a greater purpose at work, always. There is no mistake that you are here and they are not. They are not being punished because they passed on, and neither are you, regardless of how much you may think so otherwise. We will not always know the reason for events in our life, as they happen, but we will always know the answer to one questions: "why are we here?" WE are here to LIVE! Just as the people who pass on do because it is their time, we are still here because it is ours. It is their time to leave and it is ours to stay. When it is time for you to go, that you will do, but until then you are here now, to LIVE.
The question is: "HOW WILL YOU LIVE?"
Many Blessings- RRIII
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Enjoy the RIDE!
Whether it be in the ocean, or on the shore, we are all riding the wave of life. There are times when the swell is just right. The winds are offshore, the direction is perfect, the sun is shining, and the swell is big. Although the swell is just right, it doesn't always mean every wave will be an "easy" ride. Some waves will line up, just right, some waves will even barell, but some waves will close out on your head, gobble you up, and spit you out. Whether or not the wave is to our liking, there is always another wave behind it to give us something different.
As a surfer, I surf different swells. Some may be better than others, but I always enjoy the opportunity to be in the water! Our seasons in life are a lot like the different swells that come our way to surf. Each one is unique in their own right, and has something different to offer us each time. Although there are times they may appear to be similiar, we will always come to each one, in the way that we are when they reach us.
Years ago, when I was stabbed, I layed in the hospital bed with the thought of dieing and feeling what it would be like to pass on. There was a chaplin that came to me that night. He said, "everything will be okay." There was a peace that filled me up, that I never felt before that moment. From that time on, I knew, as long as I am here, everything will be okay, no matter how hard times may seem. He never said, "everything will be easy," he said, "everything will be okay."
Life was never promised to be "easy." NOT every swell will be epic, and not every wave will open up with perfection. We will get tossed over the falls, we will get pinned under water, and we may even get washed to shore. No matter what the wave of life brings to you, give thanks that you have the opportunity to ride it. Look for the beauty and perfection in each wave no matter how disorganized or choppy it may be. Although life is not said to be easy, it can be experienced in joy, even in the most difficult times. There is something to be said for you being here, now, just as you are. THIS day, this moment, is the gift in why you are here. YOU are above the surface, you are here to ride yet another wave, in the midst of another swell (season of your life). NO matter how it may be reaching you, be thankful that it is reaching you at all.
Many Blessings- RRIII
As a surfer, I surf different swells. Some may be better than others, but I always enjoy the opportunity to be in the water! Our seasons in life are a lot like the different swells that come our way to surf. Each one is unique in their own right, and has something different to offer us each time. Although there are times they may appear to be similiar, we will always come to each one, in the way that we are when they reach us.
Years ago, when I was stabbed, I layed in the hospital bed with the thought of dieing and feeling what it would be like to pass on. There was a chaplin that came to me that night. He said, "everything will be okay." There was a peace that filled me up, that I never felt before that moment. From that time on, I knew, as long as I am here, everything will be okay, no matter how hard times may seem. He never said, "everything will be easy," he said, "everything will be okay."
Life was never promised to be "easy." NOT every swell will be epic, and not every wave will open up with perfection. We will get tossed over the falls, we will get pinned under water, and we may even get washed to shore. No matter what the wave of life brings to you, give thanks that you have the opportunity to ride it. Look for the beauty and perfection in each wave no matter how disorganized or choppy it may be. Although life is not said to be easy, it can be experienced in joy, even in the most difficult times. There is something to be said for you being here, now, just as you are. THIS day, this moment, is the gift in why you are here. YOU are above the surface, you are here to ride yet another wave, in the midst of another swell (season of your life). NO matter how it may be reaching you, be thankful that it is reaching you at all.
Many Blessings- RRIII
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